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Immersive virtual reality (iVR) has been used successfully to manage pain with distraction. It is a non-invasive treatment modality unassociated with worrisome well-known side effects typically seen when opioids and NSAIDS are used, and has previously been used safely in place of analgesia during dressing changes and burn care. This study investigates whether iVR can be useful as a stand-alone option to manage the pain associated with placement of peripheral intravenous (PIV) catheters in adults.


Clinical Trial Description

This is a prospective study of the effect of immersive virtual reality on the perception of pain during peripheral IV (PIV) placement. Adult patients who require PIV placement for elective surgery will be consented for intervention while in the peri-operative suites (PS). The VR intervention will consist of a headset and immersive VR software that allows the patient to engage in a virtual world during PIV placement. Subjects will be queried immediately after PIV placement using the validated graphic rating scale regarding the sensory, cognitive, and affective aspects of discomfort they experienced with PIV placement (Appendix A). They will also be asked two validated questions concerning patient satisfaction (Dexter et al 1997). A control group of patients will undergo a similar assessment with slightly different wording after receiving PIV placement without iVR. ;


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NCT number NCT03740607
Study type Interventional
Source Brooke Army Medical Center
Contact Annie L Chow, MD, MPH, MS
Phone 6093063329
Email chowanni@gmail.com
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date March 1, 2019
Completion date September 15, 2022

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