Clinical trial for Chronic Pain
Official title Virtual Reality for Pain and Well-Being in Older Adults
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07607899
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Chronic pain is common among adults aged 65 and older and can reduce mobility, independence, mood, and quality of life. Many older adults also develop a fear of movement because they worry that physical activity will increase their pain or cause injury.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 65 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age 65 years or older
- Able to understand and communicate in French
- Chronic pain lasting 6 months or longer
- Average pain intensity of 3 or greater on a 0-10 Numeric Rating Scale during the week prior to enrollment
- Score greater than 25 on the 11-item Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK-11)
You likely can't join if
- Severe motion sickness or intolerance that would prevent safe use of a virtual reality headset (experimental group only)
- Medical condition that would prevent safe participation in rehabilitation activities
- Presence of open wounds or infection at painful or contralateral sites
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age 65 years or older
- Able to understand and communicate in French
- Chronic pain lasting 6 months or longer
- Average pain intensity of 3 or greater on a 0-10 Numeric Rating Scale during the week prior to enrollment
- Score greater than 25 on the 11-item Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK-11)
- No neurocognitive impairment (Mini-Mental State Examination [MMSE] ≥ 24), or mild neurocognitive impairment (MMSE 18-24) with preserved capacity to consent (University of California Brief Assessment of Capacity to...
- Normal or corrected-to-normal visual acuity
- Severe motion sickness or intolerance that would prevent safe use of a virtual reality headset (experimental group only)
- Medical condition that would prevent safe participation in rehabilitation activities
- Presence of open wounds or infection at painful or contralateral sites
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Québec, Quebec, Canada
- Sainte-Marie, Quebec, Canada
Compensation & support
This study's listing mentions compensation or reimbursement.
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Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
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Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 65 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Québec, Quebec, Canada; Sainte-Marie, Quebec, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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