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NCT03157362 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Effects of Social Presence and Perception in Virtual Reality on Pain
A NA study, sponsored by Cornell University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 105
- Enrollment target
NCT03157362 is a NA study that has completed, run by Cornell University. The registered enrollment target is 105 participants.
The verdict
NCT03157362, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Cornell University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 105 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This experiment aims to examine the effects of transportation via social presence in "near" and "far" virtual environments, on pain threshold in two groups: 1. healthy volunteers in an induced pain task, and 2. older adults suffering from pain. In the first, pilot group, a within-subjects study, participants will complete a series of induced-pain heat ramps in virtual environments that are "near" or "far"-in other words, they will either duplicate their actual physical environment, or represent another location. A second factor in this experiment will be mediated social presence, in which participants interact with confederates as avatars in either condition. The hypotheses follow: H1: Participants who feel present in a remote location will have a higher pain tolerance than those in a near location. H2: Participants who feel socially present with a confederate will have a higher pain tolerance than those who are alone in a virtual environment. H3: There will be an interaction between social presence and virtual environment such that participants who feel socially present in a remote location will have the highest pain tolerance overall. Building on these results,the next step will be a long-term study on older adult pain patients. In this step, the most successful condition in the first study to lightweight, portable headsets that can be used outside of the lab environment. This intervention will be tested on older adult patients who are suffering from chronic pain.
Interventions
- OTHER Near Non-Social
- OTHER Near Social
- OTHER Far Non-Social
- OTHER Far Social
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 105 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-02-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-11-08 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03157362
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03157362 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 105 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Cornell University, which has 66 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 4 interventions - of which Near Non-Social is the first listed.
NCT03157362 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03157362 about?
NCT03157362 is a clinical study titled "Effects of Social Presence and Perception in Virtual Reality on Pain". This experiment aims to examine the effects of transportation via social presence in "near" and "far" virtual environments, on pain threshold in two groups: 1. healthy volunteers in an induced pain task, and 2. older adults suffering from pain. In the first, pilot group, a within-subjects study, par...
What is the current status of trial NCT03157362?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 105 participants. The study started on 2018-02-01. Estimated completion is 2018-11-08.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03157362?
The interventions under investigation include: Near Non-Social (OTHER), Near Social (OTHER), Far Non-Social (OTHER), Far Social (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03157362?
This trial is sponsored by Cornell University, which has 66 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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