Virtual Reality to Reduce Pain and Anxiety During Acute Pain Episodes in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease

Recruiting

• Conditions: Sickle cell disease; Sickle cell anemia; 10018902

• Registration Number: NL-OMON56508
• Lead Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 6 May 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 54

Inclusion Criteria

• Medical diagnosis of SCD;
• Age between 8 and 25 years old;
• Diagnosed with a current VOC;
• With moderate or severe pain reported (4 points or more in NRS);
• Capable to read in English or Dutch;
• Written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

• Refused informed consent;
• Pregnant women;
• Admission for other reason than VOC;
• Patients with history of opiate addiction;
• Blindness or significantly impaired vision.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Study parameter:<br /><br>• Level of pain reported via NRS.<br /><br><br /><br>Endpoint:<br /><br>• The main endpoint of this study is the pain intensity in SCD patients<br /><br>hospitalized because of a VOC directly before and after the use of intervention<br /><br>and the pattern of pain intensity during hospitalization in both groups.</p><br>