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Impact of the Use of Virtual Reality on Pain and Anxiety Caused by Invasive Medical Procedures in the Emergency Department
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Virtual reality helmet and Computer screen for Pain and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 117 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This randomized controlled study aims to investigate whether, during a painful medical procedure in an emergency department (ED), the diffusion of a virtual environment through a virtual reality (VR) headset worn by the patient has a greater impact on the patient's pain and anxiety levels than the diffusion of an identical environment through a computer screen. The study design allows differentiating the impact of the medium from that of the media. The feeling of telepresence of patients in both groups and its association with the impact of the medium will also be investigated. In addition, this study aims to explore whether the wearing of VR headphones is considered comfortable and acceptable by patients.
Study Details
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During a painful procedure, the patient will watch a virtual world in a virtual reality helmet, while wearing a noise-canceling headset with soothing music.
During a painful procedure, the patient will watch the same virtual world, while wearing a noise-canceling headset with the same soothing music.