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Virtual Reality Therapy for Chronic Lower Back Pain (AVR_HEOR Trial)
AVR_HEOR Trial Summary
This trial will compare outcomes for people with chronic low back pain who receive virtual reality therapy against those who don't.
AVR_HEOR Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowAVR_HEOR Trial Timeline
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.AVR_HEOR Trial Design
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- I have been experiencing pain for at least three months.I have chronic low back pain.You have thoughts of hurting yourself, as shown in the 9th question of the Participant Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9).I have medical procedures planned for my current health condition.My average pain and its interference with my daily life are both rated 4 or higher.I am between 18 and 85 years old.More than one person from the same household cannot participate in the study.I understand the goals of the study despite any cognitive difficulties.I cannot use VR comfortably due to an injury to my eyes, face, or neck.I don't have conditions like epilepsy, severe migraines, or severe hearing loss that would prevent me from using virtual reality.My back pain is caused by my cancer.
- Group 1: 56-day skills-based VR program
- Group 2: 56-day skills-based VR program followed by an extended 56-day on-demand period
- Group 3: 56-day control (Sham VR)
- Group 4: • 56-day control (Sham VR plus 8w extended on-demand)
- 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
Does this medical trial accept volunteers aged sixty or higher?
"This trial has set the minimum age for participation at 18 and a maximum of 85 in compliance with its selection criteria."
Are my characteristics compatible with the requirements of this trial?
"This medical trial is currently looking to enrol 1000 people aged between 18 and 85 who suffer from depression. Additional eligibility criteria encompass being male or female, having experienced chronic low back pain for no less than three months, granting voluntary written consent to participate in the study, owning an internet-enabled device such as a computer or smartphone throughout their involvement with the research (24 months), possessing a physical mailing address that isn't associated with PO boxes, exhibiting average levels of 4/10 on both BPI Pain Scale intensity and interference over the previous month at screening points, adhering to all protocol restrictions during their time within the investigation, and speaking English"
Are recruitment efforts ongoing for this clinical research?
"As evidenced by the clinicaltrials.gov portal, this medical experiment is still open for recruitment and was initially announced on January 31st 2022 with a subsequent edit made in March of that same year."
What is the current enrollment limit for participants in this trial?
"Affirmative, details on clinicaltrials.gov suggest that this medical trial is currently recruiting participants. Initially posted on January 31st 2022 and last modified the 8th of March 2021, a total of 1000 patients need to be enrolled from one different site."
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