Combining Virtual Reality and Hypnosis to Alleviate Chronic Pain in Elderly Patients with Hand Ar… (NCT06833905) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Combining Virtual Reality and Hypnosis to Alleviate Chronic Pain in Elderly Patients with Hand Arthritis
80 participantsStarted 2025-04
Plain-language summary
The goal of this pilot randomized clinical trial is to test the efficacy of an intervention combining virtual reality and hypnosis on decreasing pain and improving quality of life in elderly patients with hand arthritis. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does the intervention allow for an improvement of patient reported outcomes related to pain and quality of life?
* Does the intervention allow for an improvement of physiological variables related to pain? Researchers will compare intervention group to a passive control group (i.e., waiting list with treatment as usual).
Participants in the intervention group will be provided a virtual reality headset allowing them to beneficiate from the virtual reality and hypnosis modules.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Fluent in French
* Being diagnosed with hand arthrisis
* Reporting an invalidating chronic pain in hand related to the condition
Exclusion Criteria:
* Experiencing a medical condition altering the ability to consent or participate in the study
* Experiencing cognitive disorders; Experiencing sensory disorders (deafness, blindness)
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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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Perceived pain
Timeframe: Intervention group: Two times per week (before and after each session)/Control group: One time per week, For all: from enrollment to the end of intervention at 6 weeks and at a 3 weeks follow-up