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New treatment option for Acute Musculoskeletal Pain
Official title Virtual Reality and Standard Care vs. Standard Care Alone for Acute MSK Pain in Geriatric ED Patients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06685107
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The proposed Virtual Reality as an Adjunct to Pain Management for Geriatric Patients in the ED (VRAP-ED) project will take place in the Emergency Medicine Department at Maimonides Medical Center. It seeks to enhance the analgesic practices for geriatric patients with acute painful conditions in the emergency setting.
- 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 to 120
You may be able to join if
- age of 65+
- Emergency Medicine patients
- non traumatic musculoskeletal painful condition
- pain score of 4+ on the numeric rating scale
- patient will warrant parenteral analgesia per treating physician
You likely can't join if
- painful syndrome requiring emergent and/or urgent pain control
- altered mental status
- unstable vital signs
- history of recent epilepsy
- seizure disorder
- vertigo
See the full eligibility criteria
- age of 65+
- Emergency Medicine patients
- non traumatic musculoskeletal painful condition
- pain score of 4+ on the numeric rating scale
- patient will warrant parenteral analgesia per treating physician
- patient will have to be awake, alert, and oriented to person, place, and time.
- comprehension of informed consent process and study related content
- ability to complete assessments
- painful syndrome requiring emergent and/or urgent pain control
- altered mental status
- unstable vital signs
- history of recent epilepsy
- seizure disorder
- vertigo
- active headache
- nausea
- motion sickness
- dizziness
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
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 to 120 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Brooklyn, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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