Virtual Reality for Pain
(PRISM Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study will test whether immersive virtual reality (iVR) can reduce pain and discomfort during wound care for residents living in long-term care (LTC). Pressure ulcers are common and painful among older adults, and dressing changes often cause additional distress.
Up to 20 residents at the Donald Berman Maimonides Geriatric Centre will use virtual reality headsets during routine wound care. The headsets display calm, low-stimulus scenes (e.g., puppies in a meadow) designed to distract and comfort participants.
Each participant will take part for six weeks in three phases:
* Two weeks of usual wound care (baseline)
* Two weeks using virtual reality during wound care (intervention)
* Two weeks of usual care again (washout)
Pain will be assessed using validated tools, and the research team will also observe agitation, mood, and other behavioral indicators. Nursing staff will provide feedback on feasibility and acceptability of iVR use in LTC settings.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Machelle Wilchesky, PhD
Principal Investigator
Lady Davis Institute-CIUSSS du Centre-Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Baseline
Standard wound care without iVR
Intervention
Wound care performed while the resident uses iVR
Washout
Standard wound care resumed without iVR
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Immersive Virtual Reality
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Immersive virtual reality will be used during wound care procedures
No immersive reality use during wound care procedures
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
McGill University
Lead Sponsor
Lady Davis Institute
Collaborator
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