Video/Audio Distraction Analgesia for Simulated Oncology Procedure Pain

The purpose of this study is to compare the analgesic efficacy of three different types of video/audio distraction in normal volunteers subjected to carefully controlled and non-injurious thermal pain delivered to the skin of the lower back, simulating discomfort of a lumbar puncture. Two of the distraction techniques include immersive virtual reality (VR). The most efficacious distraction technique will be used in a subsequent clinical study in cancer patients.

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Key information

Conditions

Pain Neoplasms Neurologic Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Washington

Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

healthy men and women
18-21y, 40-60y, or older than 60y

Exclusion criteria

a predisposition to motion sickness
unusual sensitivity or lack of sensitivity to pain
chronic pain
peripheral neuropathy
sensitive skin

Treatment and study plan

virtual reality distraction

Procedure

Virtual Reality involves the participant wearing a helmet with sight and sound. the visual provided is a type of immersive video game, the game used is "Snow World". In some cases the participant will be exposed to 3D representation of the game, and in other cases a lower tech version with less immersive qualities.

Primary outcomes

To compare positional techniques and differing types of VR presentation (immersive vs. low tech). We will also compare age cohorts (18-21, 40-60, and older than 60 years).

Time frame: upon completion of data collection

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Washington

Other

Collaborators

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Seattle Cancer and Aging Program

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2005
Primary completion: 2009
Study completion: 2009
First posted: Jun 19, 2008
Registry last updated: Sep 13, 2011

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