Video/Audio Distraction Analgesia for Simulated Oncology Procedure Pain

University of Washington1 site in 1 country180 target enrollmentSeptember 2005

ConditionsPain

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Pain
Sponsor: University of Washington
Enrollment: 180
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: To compare positional techniques and differing types of VR presentation (immersive vs. low tech). We will also compare age cohorts (18-21, 40-60, and older than 60 years).
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 14 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the analgesic efficacy of three different types of video/audio distraction in normal volunteers subjected to carefully controlled and non-injurious thermal pain delivered to the skin of the lower back, simulating discomfort of a lumbar puncture. Two of the distraction techniques include immersive virtual reality (VR). The most efficacious distraction technique will be used in a subsequent clinical study in cancer patients.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

September 2005

End Date

December 2009

Last Updated

14 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Single Group

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

University of Washington

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Chris Hoffer

Research Coordinator

University of Washington

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•healthy men and women
•18-21y, 40-60y, or older than 60y

Exclusion Criteria

•a predisposition to motion sickness
•unusual sensitivity or lack of sensitivity to pain
•chronic pain
•peripheral neuropathy
•sensitive skin

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

To compare positional techniques and differing types of VR presentation (immersive vs. low tech). We will also compare age cohorts (18-21, 40-60, and older than 60 years).

Time Frame: upon completion of data collection