Investigating virtual immersive experiences in the management of chronic pain – the VIPA study

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Fibromyalgia syndrome, chronic widespread pain; Musculoskeletal Diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN46681140
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of East Anglia

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-02-22
• Study Completion: 2021-09-01
• Last Update Posted: 17 April 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 32

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged =18 years
2. Ability to communicate using conversational English and has the capacity to consent
3. Confirmed diagnosis of Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) or chronic pain following a total knee replacement
4. Current chronic widespread pain for =3 months preceding recruitment

Exclusion Criteria

1. Any co-morbid condition that is exacerbated by exposure to flashing lights or screens
2. Diagnosis of cognitive impairment
3. Current visual or hearing impairment that would prevent the participant from using the technology included in the experiments

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified