The Use of AR / VR in Patients Presenting to the ED With Renal Colic (NCT07070401) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Use of AR / VR in Patients Presenting to the ED With Renal Colic
United States92 participantsStarted 2025-04-01
Plain-language summary
Utilization of VR / AR Calming as an adjunct to pharmacologic pain management for Renal Colic in Emergency Department Patients
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient self-reported history of nephrolithiasis
* Subjective history suggesting that current presentation is similar to past presentations of nephrolithiasis (character, quality, location, intensity of pain; previous surgical intervention or lithotripsy)
* Patients with self-reported moderate to severe pain on the visual pain scale determined as greater than 5/10
* Normal vital signs (afebrile)
* Agreeable to informed consent as dictated by IRB and local practice
* No contraindications to standard therapy (ie fluids, NSAIDs, opioids, etc.)
* Compliance with the virtual reality treatment
* Keeps the headset on for the duration of the experience
* Understands the instructions
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age \< 18 years
* Pregnant
* Individuals with chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia (chronic pain may confound results, as patients may have higher than baseline pain levels affecting their response to medications)
* Individuals with severe anxiety or claustrophobia
* Individuals with severe motion sickness or previous episodes of motion sickness due to VR (those who may not react well to the VR experience)
* Individuals with GFR\<60 or previous documented diagnosis of CKD as they may not be suitable candidate for traditional analgesia
* Individuals with previous opioid dependence
* Requirement of immediate surgery (obstructing calculi with concomitant urinary tract infection)
* Patients with diagnoses meeting admission criteria (sepsis, MI)
* Audio/vi…
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.