CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of VR on Pain and Patient Satisfaction in Adults Receiving GNRFA

United States40 participantsStarted 2020-12-02

Plain-language summary

The study team aims to investigate whether implementing virtual reality therapy (VRT) during Genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation (GNRFA) procedure will provide better alleviation of procedural pain and augmented satisfaction for patients.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 or older * Patients Undergoing a genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation * Patients who have previously received nerve blocks or radiofrequency ablation procedures may be included Exclusion Criteria: * Requiring sedation during procedure * Cognitive impairment or dementia * History of recent stroke, epilepsy, psychosis, or claustrophobia * Blindness or deafness * Refusal to use the headset * Isolation status for infection control * Motion sickness or active nausea/vomit * Pregnancy (Pregnancy testing point of care available for females of child bearing age)

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Peak Pain Intensity During Genicular RFA Procedure

Timeframe: 20 minutes

Patient Satisfaction With VR Device

Timeframe: Immediately post-genicular RFA procedure (approximately 20 minutes after procedure initiation)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05468398

SponsorUniversity of California, Irvine

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-09-06

Results submitted2025-04-25

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.