Virtual Reality for Postoperative Pain Management
Last updated on July 2021Recruitment
- Recruitment Status
- Recruiting
- Estimated Enrollment
- Same as current
Summary
- Conditions
- Incision
- Otolaryngological Disease
- Pain Postoperative
- Surgery
- Type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Design
- Allocation: RandomizedIntervention Model: Parallel AssignmentMasking: None (Open Label)Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
Participation Requirements
- Age
- Between 18 years and 89 years
- Gender
- Both males and females
Description
Management of postoperative pain after head and neck surgery is complex, and has received increased attention to improve patient recovery and quality of life. Narcotic analgesics are frequently utilized in postoperative pain management, but these have risks including nausea, sedation, constipation, ...
Management of postoperative pain after head and neck surgery is complex, and has received increased attention to improve patient recovery and quality of life. Narcotic analgesics are frequently utilized in postoperative pain management, but these have risks including nausea, sedation, constipation, and dependence. Multimodal analgesia can reduce narcotic use and improve recovery, but medical comorbidities may contraindicate the use of certain medications. Non-pharmacologic measures for postoperative pain control may provide novel and cost-effective strategies to confront this complex issue. Patients undergoing head and neck surgery will be randomly allocated to participate in an immersive experience in VR, or to participate in a similar experience on a two-dimensional screen using a smartphone.
Tracking Information
- NCT #
- NCT04464304
- Collaborators
- Not Provided
- Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Ryan Li, MD Oregon Health and Science University
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