Virtual Reality Hypnosis Prior to Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation for Patients With Chronic Pain: A Prospective Quasi-Randomized Controlled Trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 33
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Anxiety
研究概览
简要总结
Management of chronic pain involves an array of tools, such as radiofrequency thermocoagulation (Rf-Tc). Like many other invasive procedures, Rf-Tc can generate an increase in pain perception and anxiety levels. Virtual reality hypnosis (VRH) is a promising tool in managing anxiety and pain. Nevertheless, its effectiveness has not been investigated in patients with chronic pain goig througha Rf-Tc procedure. The goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of VRH on self-assessed anxiety in patients with chronic pain having to undergo an act of Tf-Rc. Patients were randomly assigned into two groups: VRH or Control (usual care). Assessment were carried-out at 4 periods of time: T0 (the week before the Rf-Tc); T1 (pre-intervention the day of the Rf-Tc); T2 (post-intervention the day of the Rf-Tc); and T3 (post-Rf-Tc). Medical and socio-demographic data, immersive tendencies pain, anxiety, and satisfaction were assessed at each time points.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Supportive Care
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 85 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •suffering from chronic pain
- •>18 years old
- •French speaking
- •no claustrophobia
- •no head or face wounds
- •sufficient auditory and visual acuity for an effective use of the VRH technique
排除标准
- 未提供
结局指标
主要结局
Anxiety
时间窗: One week before the Radiofrquency; on the day of the radiofrequency before the VRH/Ctr; right after the VRH/Ctr, and after the radiofrequency
Assessed with a numerical rating scale (0= no anxiety; 10= worst anxiety).
次要结局
- Anxiety trait(One week before the Radiofrquency)
- Satisfaction(After the radiofrequency, Average 1 hour)
- Sens of presence(Right after the VRH/Ctr)
- Immersive tendencies(On the day of the radiofrequency before the VRH/Ctr)
- Pain intensity(One week before the Radiofrquency; on the day of the radiofrequency before the VRH/Ctr; right after the VRH/Ctr, and after the radiofrequency)
研究者
Audrey Vanhaudenhuyse
Principal Investigator
University of Liege