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Virtual Reality Head set in PACU for Pain Management

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Research Sponsored by University of Arizona
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up immediately following surgery
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Study Summary

This trial will test whether using a virtual reality headset in the post-anesthesia recovery unit can help manage pain after laparoscopic hysterectomy.

Eligible Conditions
  • Pain Management

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~2 weeks post operative visit
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 2 weeks post operative visit for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Meds used at home post op for pain control
PACU satisfaction survey
Visual Analogue scale for pain

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Virtual Reality Head set in PACUExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Use of VR Headset in PACU post hysterectomy for up to 4 hours.
Group II: No interventionActive Control1 Intervention
Routine PACU care post hysterectomy for up to 4 hours

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of ArizonaLead Sponsor
514 Previous Clinical Trials
148,241 Total Patients Enrolled
Michael Foley, MDStudy DirectorDirector Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology BUMCP
1 Previous Clinical Trials
40 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the total enrollment for this trial?

"Affirmative. Examining clinicaltrials.gov, one can deduce that this medical research is actively seeking participants; the trial was initially published on September 1st 2020 and most recently updated on September 19th 2021. 30 patients need to be recruited from a single site."

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Does this clinical research accept applicants aged 35 and above?

"This clinical trial is welcoming individuals over the age of majority and under 70 years old."

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Are there still opportunities to participate in this investigation?

"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this research project is presently seeking participants and was first unveiled on September 1st of 2020. The study necessitates 30 individuals to be enrolled at one medical centre with the most recent alteration occurring on September 19th 2021."

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Is it possible to join this research initiative?

"The trial is open to 30 people of legal age with pain management issues. Those interested must meet the following criteria: patients undergoing laparoscopic hysterectomy, benign indications, and either Dr. Jamal Mourad or Dr. Nichole Mahnert as the performing physician."

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