Virtual Reality in Reducing Acute Orthopedic Pain

NCT ID: NCT06624969

Last Updated: 2026-01-02

Study Results

Results pending

The study team has not published outcome measurements, participant flow, or safety data for this trial yet. Check back later for updates.

Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

100 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2026-03-31

Study Completion Date

2028-12-31

Brief Summary

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The primary aim of this research is to show that a virtual reality (VR) service line is feasible and can sustain itself with the ability to take care of patients. Additionally, the investigators aim to learn about the limitations of a service line and provide a pathway for future improvements in building a VR service line that is optimally aligned with the user's needs. Secondary aims are to evaluate the clinical aspects of the patient's outcomes including length of stay, morphine equivalents in pain medicine required during the hospital stay, and user experiences.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Fractures

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Virtual reality

Intervention with virtual reality

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

virtual reality

Intervention Type OTHER

Virtual reality program to reduce pain in orthopedic fractures

Standard of care

No virtual reality intervention

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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virtual reality

Virtual reality program to reduce pain in orthopedic fractures

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Hospitalized with an orthopedic fracture
2. Able to participate fully in all aspects of the study
3. Able to understand and sign informed consent
4. Individuals with unaided vision or those who can correct their vision using contact lenses

Exclusion Criteria

5. Non-English speaking
6. Self-reported history of acute and/or chronic severe motion sickness
7. The presence of a facial/head deformity that will prohibit the wearing of a VR head mounted display.
8. Legally blind or deaf
9. Have had a seizure within the past 1 year
10. Have current (within the past 30 days) clinically significant acute or chronic progressive or unstable/uncontrolled neurologic disorder
11. Have a known history of any condition or factor judged by the investigator to preclude participation in the study or which might hinder adherence
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Mayo Clinic

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Scott A. Helgeson

Consultant, Assistant Professor of Medicine

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Scott Helgeson, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Mayo Clinic

Central Contacts

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Scott Helgeson, MD

Role: CONTACT

904-953-2000

Other Identifiers

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24-009261

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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