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VR + Nerve Ablation for Chronic Knee Pain
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Recruiting
Led By Jason Ross, MD
Research Sponsored by Northwestern University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 10 minutes before procedure to end of prodedure
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial will look at how using virtual reality along with sedation during watervcooled genicular nerve ablations for chronic knee pain compares to using sedation alone. The study aims to see if
Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals experiencing chronic knee pain who are undergoing a specific nerve ablation procedure. Participants should be suitable for sedation and the study will explore if adding virtual reality to their treatment can help with pain.
What is being tested?
The study is testing the effectiveness of using a virtual reality headset during genicular nerve ablations versus just sedation alone. It aims to see if VR can better manage pain, improve satisfaction, and enhance function and pain outcomes after one month.
What are the potential side effects?
While not explicitly stated, potential side effects may include discomfort or dizziness from VR use, typical risks associated with sedation, and any standard complications from the nerve ablation procedure.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 10 minutes before procedure to end of prodedure
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~10 minutes before procedure to end of prodedure
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Procedural related pain
Secondary study objectives
Fentanyl administered
Mean reduction in pain 1 month after procedure
Midazolam administered
+2 moreAwards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Group #1: Virtual Reality HeadsetExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group 1 will be assigned to the Virtual Realtity Headset. Participants will wear the headset for at least 10 minutes prior to the planned procedure. Subjects will receive standard procedure. The VR Headset will be removed 10 minutes after the planned procedure.
Group II: Group 2 No Virtual Reality HeadsetActive Control1 Intervention
Group 2 will receive standard care without the use of the Virtuality Reality Headset.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Northwestern UniversityLead Sponsor
1,652 Previous Clinical Trials
961,453 Total Patients Enrolled
13 Trials studying Chronic Pain
4,046 Patients Enrolled for Chronic Pain
Jason Ross, MDPrincipal InvestigatorNorthwestern Univesity
2 Previous Clinical Trials
210 Total Patients Enrolled