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The Use of Virtual Reality to Reduce Anxiety and Pain in Perioperative Settings
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco
Summary
We will investigate whether the use of Virtual Reality (VR) preoperatively and intraoperatively can help treat pain and anxiety, as measured by patient feedback, vital signs trends, and the amounts of anesthetics, pain medications and anxiolytics used during surgical procedures. The VR intervention will be studied during short hand surgeries normally performed using local anesthesia and sedation.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2018-12-10
Completion Date
2024-05-15
Last Updated
2026-08-10
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Virtual Reality Distraction
This RCT will utilize an Oculus Go VR headset that delivers VR images and sound. Users will wear the VR headset. A research coordinator will familiarize patients with hardware before use. The VR will be used preoperatively and intraoperatively to distracts patients, and aid with the treatment of pain and anxiety.
Locations (1)
UCSF Orthopedic Institute
San Francisco, California, United States