Virtual Reality for Pain in Acute Orthopedic Injuries (NCT05552430) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Virtual Reality for Pain in Acute Orthopedic Injuries
United States10 participantsStarted 2022-10-17
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study is to pilot test a skills-based virtual reality (VR) for acute orthopedic injury. It will measure the feasibility, signals of improvement, exploratory pain mechanisms, and user experience of an established skills-based program (RelieveVRx) for acute orthopedic injury.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Outpatient adults in the Level 1 Trauma Center
. Age 18 or older
. Able to meaningfully participate meaningfully (English fluency and literacy) and stable living situation
. Willing to participate and comply with the requirements of the study protocol, including virtual reality program and questionnaire completion No psychotropics or stable for \>6 weeks
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
1
Credibility and Expectancy Questionnaire (CEQ)- Credibility Subscale
Timeframe: Pre-intervention (week 0) only
2
Credibility and Expectancy Questionnaire (CEQ)- Expectancy Subscale
. Free of concurrent psychotropic medication for at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of treatment, OR stable on current psychotropic medication for a minimum of 6 weeks and willing to maintain a stable dose (i.e., no psychotropics or stable for \>6 weeks)
Exclusion criteria
. Current or prior diagnosis of epilepsy, seizure disorder, dementia, migraines, or other neurological diseases that are contraindicated for VR
. Medical condition predisposing to nausea or dizziness.
. Hypersensitivity to flashing light or motion.
. Vision or severe hearing impairment.
. Injury to eyes, face, or neck that impedes comfortable use of virtual reality
. Diagnosed with a medical illness expected to worsen in the next 3 months (e.g., malignancy)
. Other serious injuries that occurred with the orthopedic injury or surgical complications (e.g., infection, need for repeat surgery)
. Current or prior untreated mental illness, substance use disorder, or suicidal ideation