Virtual Reality Devices as an Adjunct to Usual Care for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease Experiencing Vaso-Occlusive Crises
30
about 2.2 years
18+
1 site in MD
What this study is about
Researchers are testing whether virtual reality devices can help reduce pain during vaso-occlusive crises in people with sickle cell disease. The trial will involve using a virtual reality headset and hand controllers as an addition to standard care, while also using blindfolding and noise cancellation. Patients will be asked about their pain levels at different times during the session.
Simplified from trial records by PatientMatch.
What you may be asked to do
- 1.Blindfolding and Noise Cancelling
- 2.Use Virtual Reality Headset and Hand-Held Controllers
Participation Burden
What's physically and logistically required of participants.
Requires travel to a study site
How treatment is administered
You are randomly assigned, but you will know your treatment.
Extracted study details
Pulled from the trial record to show what is being tested and what the study is measuring.
Primary: Comparison of the change in pain scores between the 3 groups at one hour after completion of the study intervention.
Secondary: Comparison of the change in pain scores between the 3 groups at completion of the study intervention., Comparison of the change in pain scores between the 3 groups at one hour after study intervention begins.
therapeutic