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e-Natureza Blue Care: Nature-based Virtual Reality and Pain Perception
Sponsor: Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein
Summary
This randomized clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of immersive nature-based virtual reality in managing chronic pain among oncology patients. The study seeks to expand non-pharmacological treatment options and contribute to the therapeutic arsenal available for chronic pain management in cancer care.The intervention utilizes immersive videos of diverse Brazilian natural environments to promote analgesic and emotional relief.
Official title: e-Natureza Blue Care - Impact of Virtual Reality on Pain Perception, Mood States, and Analgesic Use in Patients With Cancer Pain: Randomized Clinical Trial.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
130
Start Date
2025-08-15
Completion Date
2026-03-30
Last Updated
2025-07-08
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Nature-based virtual reality
Participants in this group will receive standard pain management care plus one session of immersive virtual reality (VR) using Oculus Go headsets. The session consists of viewing a nature-themed 360º video (e.g., beach, waterfall, songbirds) for approximately 8 minutes, accompanied by synchronized natural sounds. The VR experience is designed to promote distraction, relaxation, and emotional engagement with nature to support pain relief and emotional regulation. The equipment is sanitized between uses according to hospital infection control protocols.
Standard Pain Management
Participants in this group will receive the institution's standard pharmacological pain management, monitored and adjusted by the Pain Control Team using the hospital's electronic medical record system. This may include opioid and non-opioid analgesics according to clinical evaluation. No complementary interventions will be provided during the study period.
Locations (1)
Hospital Albert Einstein
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil