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Study NCT ID:
NCT04464304
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2021-10-26
First Post:
2020-07-06
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Virtual Reality for Postoperative Pain Management
Sponsor:
Oregon Health and Science University
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Virtual Reality for Postoperative Pain Management After Head and Neck Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2021-10
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
This trial studies an active virtual reality (VR) experience as a means for non-pharmacologic postoperative pain management among patients after head and neck surgery. Investigators will assess differences in pain scores, analgesic use, and subjective patient experiences between patients participating in a VR activity and patients participating in the same activity using a smartphone.
Detailed Description:
Management of postoperative pain after head and neck surgery is complex, and has received increased attention to improve patient recovery and quality of life. Narcotic analgesics are frequently utilized in postoperative pain management, but these have risks including nausea, sedation, constipation, and dependence. Multimodal analgesia can reduce narcotic use and improve recovery, but medical comorbidities may contraindicate the use of certain medications. Non-pharmacologic measures for postoperative pain control may provide novel and cost-effective strategies to confront this complex issue.
Patients undergoing head and neck surgery will be randomly allocated to participate in an immersive experience in VR, or to participate in a similar experience on a two-dimensional screen using a smartphone.
Patients undergoing head and neck surgery will be randomly allocated to participate in an immersive experience in VR, or to participate in a similar experience on a two-dimensional screen using a smartphone.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: