Virtual Reality for Postoperative Pain Management

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    Recruiting
  • participants needed
    30
  • sponsor
    Oregon Health and Science University
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Updated on 16 February 2024
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postoperative pain
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analgesics
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Summary

This trial studies an active virtual reality (VR) experience as a means for non-pharmacologic postoperative pain management among patients after head and neck surgery. Investigators will assess differences in pain scores, analgesic use, and subjective patient experiences between patients participating in a VR activity and patients participating in the same activity using a smartphone.

Description

Management of postoperative pain after head and neck surgery is complex, and has received increased attention to improve patient recovery and quality of life. Narcotic analgesics are frequently utilized in postoperative pain management, but these have risks including nausea, sedation, constipation, and dependence. Multimodal analgesia can reduce narcotic use and improve recovery, but medical comorbidities may contraindicate the use of certain medications. Non-pharmacologic measures for postoperative pain control may provide novel and cost-effective strategies to confront this complex issue.

Patients undergoing head and neck surgery will be randomly allocated to participate in an immersive experience in VR, or to participate in a similar experience on a two-dimensional screen using a smartphone.

Details
Condition Surgery, Surgical aspects, Surgery, Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases, Postoperative pain, Incision
Age 18years - 89years
Treatment Smartphone, Virtual Reality (Oculus Quest)
Clinical Study IdentifierNCT04464304
SponsorOregon Health and Science University
Last Modified on16 February 2024

Eligibility

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Inclusion Criteria

Patients who have undergone head and neck surgery with an average pain score of 3 or greater out of 10 during the 24 hours preceding the screening
Are able to provide informed consent
Are not in the intensive care unit (ICU)

Exclusion Criteria

Symptoms concerning for an active respiratory infection including fever, cough, and shortness of breath or confirmed respiratory infection
Active eye discharge
Active nausea or vomiting
History of seizure, epilepsy, or hypersensitivity to flashing light
History of motion sickness or vertigo
Have wound dressings on the head or neck that prevent comfortable and safe use of the virtual reality headset
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