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NCT02997085 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Virtual Reality for Pain Management Study
A NA study of Pain, Acute, sponsored by University of Texas at Austin.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 103
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT02997085: Completed NA study of Pain, Acute, sponsored by University of Texas at Austin.
NCT02997085 is a NA study of Pain, Acute that has completed, run by University of Texas at Austin. The registered enrollment target is 103 participants, roughly in line with the 98-participant average among 31 other Pain, Acute trials with a reported enrollment target. The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02997085, a NA study of Pain, Acute, has completed, sponsored by University of Texas at Austin.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 103 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Virtual Reality (VR) is one non-pharmacological method that has shown promise as an effective means of decreasing pain levels following treatment, and for significant periods of time. Additionally, neurobiology studies of VR have demonstrated a decrease in brain activity associated with pain. While VR is clearly a promising, drug-free option for pain treatment, existing VR systems are expensive and use unconvincing graphics. Recent advances in VR technology (i.e., improved realism and immersion using 360-degree 3D technology and more affordable delivery systems) allow the development of more realistic and more cost-effective applications. Capitalizing on these advances and the investigators' experiences with VR intervention development and evaluation, the current study will test a state-of-the-art VR experience in pain management intervention (Live-Action 360° Video Virtual Reality(VVR)) and compare it to established standard computer generated imagery (CGI) 360° VVR content for pain management intervention in a medical setting. The participant's participation will help the investigators determine which VR intervention is most effective in reducing acute pain in hospital patients.
Primary Outcome
The Pain Questionnaire was used to assess the participant's pain prior to receiving VR treatment, following VR treatment, and at the ten-minute follow-up assessment. It was derived from the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) and contains the Numerical Rating Scales (NRS) to assess the participant's pain as outlined by recommendations for outcome measures in clinical pain trials.The NRS was also chosen because it could be administered orally if patients could not use their hands to write or use the iPad.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Live-Action 360° Video Virtual Reality
- DEVICE CGI 360° Video Virtual Reality
Study Locations (1)
Texas
- University of Texas at Austin - Austin
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 103 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-07 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02997085 record still lists
NCT02997085 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 103 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, roughly in line with the 98-participant average among 31 other Pain, Acute trials with a reported enrollment target.
The record links to 1 condition, with Pain, Acute appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Live-Action 360° Video Virtual Reality is the first listed.
NCT02997085 reports a single indexed study location in Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02997085 about?
NCT02997085 is a clinical study titled "Virtual Reality for Pain Management Study". Virtual Reality (VR) is one non-pharmacological method that has shown promise as an effective means of decreasing pain levels following treatment, and for significant periods of time. Additionally, neurobiology studies of VR have demonstrated a decrease in brain activity associated with pain. While ...
What is the current status of trial NCT02997085?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 103 participants. The study started on 2017-01. Estimated completion is 2018-07.
What conditions does trial NCT02997085 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Pain, Acute.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02997085?
The interventions under investigation include: Live-Action 360° Video Virtual Reality (DEVICE), CGI 360° Video Virtual Reality (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02997085?
This trial is sponsored by University of Texas at Austin, which has 257 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02997085 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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