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NCT05836649 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Impact of Passive VR Versus Active VR on Heat Pain Thresholds and Pressure Pain Thresholds
A NA study, sponsored by Stanford University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 265
- Enrollment target
NCT05836649: Completed NA study, sponsored by Stanford University.
NCT05836649 is a NA study that has completed, run by Stanford University. The registered enrollment target is 265 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (81% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT05836649, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Stanford University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 265 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This is a prospective, crossover study of healthy participants evaluating the impact of passive vs. active virtual reality (VR) games on heat pain threshold (HPT) and pressure pain threshold (PPT).
Primary Outcome
Heat pain threshold measured by the TSA Air II device. Temperature ranges from 32 degrees C to 50 degrees C, with higher temperatures indicating a higher heat pain threshold.
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Oculus Go headset without active intervention
- BEHAVIORAL Oculus Go headset with active intervention
- BEHAVIORAL Oculus Go headset without immersive virtual reality experience
- BEHAVIORAL Oculus Go headset with immersive virtual reality experience
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 265 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-08-04 |
| Est. Completion | 2024-01-03 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT05836649 record still lists
NCT05836649 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 265 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (81% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 4 interventions - of which Oculus Go headset without active intervention is the first listed.
NCT05836649 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05836649 about?
NCT05836649 is a clinical study titled "Impact of Passive VR Versus Active VR on Heat Pain Thresholds and Pressure Pain Thresholds". This is a prospective, crossover study of healthy participants evaluating the impact of passive vs. active virtual reality (VR) games on heat pain threshold (HPT) and pressure pain threshold (PPT).
What is the current status of trial NCT05836649?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 265 participants. The study started on 2023-08-04. Estimated completion is 2024-01-03.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05836649?
The interventions under investigation include: Oculus Go headset without active intervention (BEHAVIORAL), Oculus Go headset with active intervention (BEHAVIORAL), Oculus Go headset without immersive virtual reality experience (BEHAVIORAL), Oculus Go headset with immersive virtual reality experience (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05836649?
This trial is sponsored by Stanford University, which has 1,744 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT05836649's enrollment target sits among peer trials
265 395th of 2000 higher than 1,606 of 2,000 other NA trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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