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Behavioural Intervention

Virtual Reality for Chronic Pain Management

N/A

Recruiting

Led By Jennifer Stinson, RN, PhD

Research Sponsored by The Hospital for Sick Children

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Aged 12-18 years old

Diagnosed with chronic pain

Must not have

Diagnosis of seizure disorder, history of seizure, or increased risk of seizure

Currently receiving sedating medications

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up reported verbally to pt pre-, during (10 minutes from the start of their session), and post- each pt session - through study completion, an average of 1 year

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trialwill investigate if virtual reality can help teens with chronic pain manage their symptoms better than standard video treatments. #painrehabilitation #virtualreality

Who is the study for?

This trial is for teens aged 12-18 with chronic pain, who can speak and read English, are under care at a specific clinic, have stable medication/therapy, can move safely on their own, need at least 4 virtual physiotherapy sessions, and have internet access. It's not for those with seizure risks, major untreated mental illnesses or personality disorders, VR intolerance (like nausea), recent headaches/migraines or concussions.

What is being tested?

The study tests if virtual reality programs designed for pain rehabilitation are user-friendly and effective in improving pain management and physical function in teens during COVID-19 compared to standard videoconference physiotherapy. Teens' experiences will be evaluated through questionnaires and interviews.

What are the potential side effects?

While the trial itself does not involve medications that typically cause side effects, some participants may experience discomfort from using VR such as eye strain or motion sickness.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 12 and 18 years old.

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I have been diagnosed with chronic pain.

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I can move around on my own and safely do physical activities.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I have a seizure disorder or a history of seizures.

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I am currently taking medication that makes me sleepy.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ reported verbally to pt pre-, during (10 minutes from the start of their session), and post- each pt session - through study completion, an average of 1 year

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~reported verbally to pt pre-, during (10 minutes from the start of their session), and post- each pt session - through study completion, an average of 1 year

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and reported verbally to pt pre-, during (10 minutes from the start of their session), and post- each pt session - through study completion, an average of 1 year for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Acceptability/Satisfaction

Outcome measure feasibility

Participant Accrual

+5 more

Secondary study objectives

Exercise intensity

Fear of movement

Pain

+8 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

3Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Off the Shelf VR (PR-VR program + usual care)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

* One session per week x 4 weeks; total 4 sessions over 1 month * PR-VR program (30 min) + Usual care (30 min SVPT) * Total intervention time = 4 hours * 10 selected for post-study telephone interview

Group II: Custom VR (Modified PR-VR program + usual care)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

* One session per week x 4 weeks; total 4 sessions over 1 month * Mod PR-VR program (30 min) + Usual care (30 min SVPT) * Total intervention time = 4 hours * 10 selected for post-study telephone interview

Group III: Standard Virtual Physiotherapy Treatment (control; usual care),Active Control1 Intervention

* One session per week x 4 weeks; total 4 sessions over 1 month * Usual care (60 min SVPT) * Total intervention time = 4 hours

0 / 5Eligibility criteria met