RECRUITINGINTERVENTIONAL
The Role of Virtual Reality During Regional Anesthesia
About This Trial
In this study, we will analyze the role of virtual reality in acute pain and anxiety management for regional anesthesia in pre-operative patients at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)
Who May Qualify:
1. Elective pre-operative patients at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center who are receiving regional anesthesia
2. Between ages 18-64
3. Patient must be able to provide willing to sign a consent form
Who Should NOT Join This Trial:
1. Patients under the age of 18 \& above age 64
2. Visual impairment
3. Pregnant women
4. Diagnosis of epilepsy/seizures, dementia, and/or cognitive impairment
Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.
Original Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
1. Elective pre-operative patients at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center who are receiving regional anesthesia
2. Between ages 18-64
3. Patient must be able to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Patients under the age of 18 \& above age 64
2. Visual impairment
3. Pregnant women
4. Diagnosis of epilepsy/seizures, dementia, and/or cognitive impairment
Treatments Being Tested
DEVICE
Virtual Reality with Oculus Go headset
The investigator will place the Oculus Go VR headset on the patient. VR will provide distracting, pleasant visual stimulus from the beginning of the procedure (while the patient is being cleaned and draped) and removed immediately after the regional anesthesia procedure is complete for roughly 10-20 minutes. All patients receiving VR will view the same scene.
Locations (1)
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California, United States