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Virtual Reality for Pain Management During Anesthesia

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Recruiting

Led By Mary Vijjeswarapu, MD

Research Sponsored by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Between ages 18-64

Be between 18 and 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up questionnaire given within 1 hour prior to regional anesthesia procedure

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Study Summary

This trial will study how well virtual reality works to help people manage pain and anxiety during regional anesthesia at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for elective pre-operative patients aged 18-64 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center who are scheduled to receive regional anesthesia and can consent to participate. It excludes those with epilepsy, dementia, cognitive or visual impairments, pregnant women, and anyone outside the age range.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study investigates how using Virtual Reality (VR) via an Oculus Go headset affects pain and anxiety management in patients undergoing regional anesthesia before surgery.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

While not explicitly stated, potential side effects of VR may include temporary discomforts like dizziness, headache, eye strain or nausea. These experiences vary from person to person.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am between 18 and 64 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ questionnaire given within 1 hour prior to regional anesthesia procedure

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~questionnaire given within 1 hour prior to regional anesthesia procedure

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and questionnaire given within 1 hour prior to regional anesthesia procedure for reporting.