RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT04163809

The Role of Virtual Reality During Regional Anesthesia

Sponsor

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

Jan 27, 2020

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Pain Anxiety

Summary

In this study, we will analyze the role of virtual reality in acute pain and anxiety management for regional anesthesia in pre-operative patients at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 64 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is investigating whether virtual reality (VR) — an immersive headset experience — can help reduce anxiety and discomfort in patients receiving regional anesthesia (nerve block injections used to numb a part of the body before surgery). The idea is that VR can distract patients and reduce their perception of pain and stress during the procedure. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 18 and 64 years old - You are scheduled for elective surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and are receiving regional anesthesia - You are able to provide informed consent **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are under 18 or over 64 - You have significant visual impairment - You are pregnant - You have a diagnosis of epilepsy, seizures, dementia, or cognitive impairment Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DEVICEVirtual Reality with Oculus Go headset

The investigator will place the Oculus Go VR headset on the patient. VR will provide distracting, pleasant visual stimulus from the beginning of the procedure (while the patient is being cleaned and draped) and removed immediately after the regional anesthesia procedure is complete for roughly 10-20 minutes. All patients receiving VR will view the same scene.