Your session is about to expire
← Back to Search
Virtual Reality for Chronic Pain Management
Study Summary
This trialwill investigate if virtual reality can help teens with chronic pain manage their symptoms better than standard video treatments. #painrehabilitation #virtualreality
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTimeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
Find a Location
Who is running the clinical trial?
Media Library
- I am between 12 and 18 years old.I have been diagnosed with chronic pain.My medication for pain has not changed in the last week.I have new or worsening headaches, motion sickness, nausea, vomiting, or possible concussion symptoms.You have a serious untreated mental illness, like depression, anxiety, or PTSD.I need to attend at least 4 virtual physical therapy sessions.I can move around on my own and safely do physical activities.You feel very uncomfortable in small spaces or have had a bad experience with virtual reality in the past.I can access the internet with a smart device for weekly health visits.I have a seizure disorder or a history of seizures.I am currently taking medication that makes me sleepy.
- Group 1: Custom VR (Modified PR-VR program + usual care)
- Group 2: Standard Virtual Physiotherapy Treatment (control; usual care),
- Group 3: Off the Shelf VR (PR-VR program + usual care)
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any current openings to join this scientific exploration?
"As per the records on clinicaltrials.gov, this investigation is currently open to patient enrolment. The trial was initially announced on September 1st 2022 and recently revised on October 24th 2022."
Are seniors of advanced age eligible to participate in this clinical experiment?
"This clinical trial is seeking adolescent participants who are between 12 and 18 years old."
To what demographic does this research initiative appeal?
"To be accepted, applicants must have pain and lie within the age range of 12 to 18. A total of 60 candidates are required for this trial."
What are the key aims of this experiment?
"This trial seeks to assess Technical Issues over the course of 12 months. Additional outcomes encompass Pain Catastrophizing (measured by Trait Pain Catastrophising Scale for Children) and Exercise Intensity (reported using a modified Borg Scale Rating of Perceived Exertion for Dyspnea/Fatigue). Lastly, Physical Functioning - Upper Extremity will be evaluated via the Upper Extremity Functional Index."
How many participants are currently enrolled in this clinical trial?
"Affirmative, the information posted on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this investigation is actively recruiting participants as of October 24th 2022. The study began accepting applications back in September 1st and aims to procure 60 subjects from a single medical centre."
Share this study with friends
Copy Link
Messenger