Modifying Virtual Reality Analgesia With Low-Dose Pain Medication

Virtual Reality Therapy Clinical Trial

Official title: Modifying Virtual Reality Analgesia With Low-Dose Pain Medication

Status Recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine how pain relief is modified when the investigators combine the Virtual Reality based Snow World game with certain pain medications.

Clinical Trial Description

This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, within subject 2x2 factorial, repeated measures study. Research participants will play two versions of the Virtual Reality based video game "Snow World" and be given thermal and electrical stimulus. Each of two study visits will be identical with the exception of whether or not the participant will receive an iv infusion of a low dose pain medication or a saline placebo. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator), Primary Purpose: Supportive Care

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Virtual Reality Therapy

• NCT number: NCT01840774
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: University of Washington
• Contact: Christine Hoffer, BA
• Phone: 206-616-3075
• Email: hoffer@uw.edu
• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: April 2013
• Completion date: June 2014