Virtual Reality for Seniors Under Spinal Anesthesia (SILVR Trial)

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Led By Pascal Laferrière-Langlois

Research Sponsored by Ciusss de L'Est de l'Île de Montréal

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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

Must have

Undergoing elective surgery that requires spinal anesthesia

Be older than 65 years old

Must not have

History of epilepsy, seizure, or severe dizziness

Hearing or visual impairment

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up intraoperative (from t0 = the patient puts on the headset until tend = 30 minutes after t0)

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

"This trial will assess how elderly patients feel about using virtual reality during surgery while under spinal anesthesia."

Who is the study for?

This trial is for patients over 65 years old who are having elective surgery with spinal anesthesia. They must be able to give consent and use their hands. It's not for those with severe mental issues, epilepsy, recent eye or facial surgeries, or hearing/vision problems.

What is being tested?

The study tests the acceptability of using a virtual reality headset during surgery in seniors under spinal anesthesia. The goal is to see if VR can improve the surgical experience for elderly patients.

What are the potential side effects?

While not explicitly stated, potential side effects may include dizziness or nausea from the VR experience, especially since participants have conditions that exclude them if prone to seizures or severe dizziness.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am scheduled for surgery that will use spinal anesthesia.

Exclusion Criteria

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

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I have a history of epilepsy, seizures, or severe dizziness.

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I have a hearing or visual impairment.

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I have had recent eye or facial surgery or wounds.

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I cannot use my hands.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ intraoperative (from t0 = the patient puts on the headset until tend = 30 minutes after t0)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~intraoperative (from t0 = the patient puts on the headset until tend = 30 minutes after t0)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and intraoperative (from t0 = the patient puts on the headset until tend = 30 minutes after t0) for reporting.