Virtual Reality Induced Analgesia for Nasal Procedures
Saudi Arabia64 participantsStarted 2024-07-17
Plain-language summary
In-office nasal procedures can cause pain and discomfort to otolaryngology patients. While local anesthesia is the mainstay choice for main management, patients may have allergies or contraindications to the anesthetic agents used. Moreover, some procedures may not require it, or patients may benefit from additional pain management techniques. The immersive experience of Virtual Reality (VR) could benefit those patients by utilizing visual stimuli to reduce pain perception in the body. This study aims to investigate the efficacy of VR for pain management, and to assess the overall satisfaction of patients. If proven effective, VR could provide a safe non-pharmacological treatment for reducing pain and improving comfort of patients, thus raising the quality of care in otolaryngology clinic.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Adults aged between 18-70 years old.
. Both genders.
. Scheduled for a nasal procedure using a 0-degree nasal endoscope.
. Procedure performed by consultant-level rhinologists blinded to the study group assignment (VR or control group).
Exclusion criteria
. History of significant nasal pathology (e.g. ciliary dyskinesia).
. Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
. Known neurological conditions that may affect pain perception or reported history of low pain threshold.
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
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Pain improvement
Timeframe: Immediately upon rhinoscopy
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06812676
SponsorKing Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center