The Pain Reduction Using Immersive Virtual Reality During Wound Care Evaluation Study at Maimonides (PRISM) - Pilot Study

This pilot study is testing whether immersive virtual reality (VR) — wearing a headset that places you in a calming digital environment — can reduce pain during wound care for pressure sores (bedsores) in long-term care residents. The study aims to see if VR is a safe and practical alternative or addition to pain medication during routine wound treatment. **You may be eligible if:** - You live in a long-term care facility and have been a resident for at least 2 weeks - You are receiving regular wound care for a pressure ulcer (bedsore) - You are physically able to wear a VR headset - If you are cognitively able, you can understand English or French **You may NOT be eligible if:** - You are blind or have severe cataracts or glaucoma - You have an allergy to synthetic plastics or the materials used in the headset - You have wounds on your head or ears that prevent wearing a headset - You have peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage causing numbness, usually in hands or feet) - You have shown dangerous or aggressive behaviors in the past 30 days Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.