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Virtual Reality Therapy for Chronic Pain (PRVR Trial)

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Recruiting
Led By Laura Simons, PhD
Research Sponsored by Stanford University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
10 to 17 years old
Musculoskeletal pain (e.g. localized [back, limb], diffuse) not due to acute trauma (e.g. active sprain or fracture)
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline to end of treatment at 6-8 weeks, on average
Awards & highlights

PRVR Trial Summary

This trial will compare two types of physiotherapy treatments for chronic musculoskeletal pain in adolescents: one that includes virtual reality and one that doesn't. The goal is to see if the VR treatment is more effective in improving physical function and reducing pain-related fear.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for English-speaking adolescents aged 10 to 17 who suffer from chronic musculoskeletal pain, such as back or limb pain not caused by recent injuries like sprains or fractures. It's not suitable for those with significant cognitive impairments, serious medical or psychiatric conditions that could interfere, or issues that prevent safe use of VR (like seizures, facial injuries, visual or severe hearing impairments).Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests the Pain Rehabilitation Virtual Reality (PRVR) program combined with standard physiotherapy treatments in young people. The goal is to see if VR can help improve physical function and reduce fear related to their chronic pain.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While the trial does not specify side effects directly linked to PRVR, virtual reality may sometimes cause discomfort like dizziness, nausea, eye strain or headaches. Standard physiotherapy risks are minimal but can include muscle soreness.

PRVR Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 10 and 17 years old.
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I have ongoing muscle or joint pain not caused by a recent injury.

PRVR Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline to end of treatment at 6-8 weeks, on average
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline to end of treatment at 6-8 weeks, on average for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Feasibility, Acceptability, and Utility of VR
Secondary outcome measures
Pain-related Fear and Avoidance
Physical Function: Lower Extremity
Physical Function: Upper Extremity

PRVR Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Pain Rehabilitation Virtual Reality (PRVR)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will complete VR in PT to engage participants in a series of immersive games customized to align with individual PT needs delivered over ~6-12 weeks or until clinician believes the patient is done with treatment. Patients in the PRVR arm will be given a structured HEP to practice prescribed exercises at home with integrated VR activities. PRVR participants will be allocated a VR headset for use in PT sessions and with HEP. VR will supplement treatment and be used in session (either in-person or telehealth) and at home as part of their prescribed treatment homework.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Stanford UniversityLead Sponsor
2,395 Previous Clinical Trials
17,341,565 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Musculoskeletal Pain
655 Patients Enrolled for Musculoskeletal Pain
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)NIH
484 Previous Clinical Trials
1,086,977 Total Patients Enrolled
5 Trials studying Musculoskeletal Pain
858 Patients Enrolled for Musculoskeletal Pain
Laura Simons, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorStanford School of Medicine
3 Previous Clinical Trials
153 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Musculoskeletal Pain
128 Patients Enrolled for Musculoskeletal Pain

Media Library

Musculoskeletal Pain Research Study Groups: Pain Rehabilitation Virtual Reality (PRVR)
Musculoskeletal Pain Clinical Trial 2023: Pain Rehabilitation Virtual Reality (PRVR) Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04636177 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What criteria must participants fulfill in order to join this clinical trial?

"The study is accepting 86 minors that are between 10 and 17 years old, suffer from musculoskeletal pain (e.g. localized [back], limb] or diffuse) not caused by acute trauma such as a sprain or fracture, and possess English fluency for inclusion criteria."

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Does this trial encompass individuals above the age of twenty?

"The criteria for entry into this particular clinical trial requires patients to be aged between 10 and 17 years old. Currently, there are 52 trials recruiting minors and 482 studies that target geriatric individuals."

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How many participants are engaged in this clinical examination?

"Affirmative, according to the information published on clinicaltrials.gov this research is actively searching for participants. This investigation was originally posted online on March 1st 2022 and most recently revised on March 16th 2022 with a requirement of 86 patients between 2 different sites."

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Is recruitment to this experiment still ongoing?

"Current evidence from clinicaltrials.gov shows the recruitment process for this medical trial is taking place. It was initially published on March 1st 2022, and has since been updated as of March 16th 2022."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
California
How old are they?
< 18
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Pediatric Pain Management Clinic - Stanford Children's Health
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Met criteria
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Pain Rehabilitation Virtual Reality (PRVR): Innovations to Enhance Mobility in the Presence of Pain
Laura E Simons 2022. "Pain Rehabilitation Virtual Reality (PRVR): Innovations to Enhance Mobility in the Presence of Pain". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04636177.
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