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New treatment option for Sickle Cell Disease
Official title Virtual Reality As Adjunct Therapy for Vaso-Occlusive Pain
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06773715
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this randomized control clinical trial is to learn if virtual reality can be used to treat sickle cell pain in children. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does virtual reality reduce pain severity during a child's hospital stay for a vaso-occlusive pain crisis?
- Time commitment: about 10 years
- 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 8 to 21
You may be able to join if
- Patient ≥ 8 up to 21 years of age
- Presenting to CHNOLA ER or outside facility with chief complaint of vaso-occlusive pain crisis, requiring inpatient admission for further pain...
- No known cognitive or neurological deficits
- Parental/guardian permission (informed consent) and if appropriate, child assent.
You likely can't join if
- Patients aged 7-years-old and younger.
- Patents upon admission found to have sequela of their sickle cell disease that would require medical therapy greater than the standard of care for a...
- Patients who are developmentally or cognitively incapable of using VR equipment and answering questions appropriately
- Failure to obtain or refusal to provide parental/guardian permission (informed consent) and if appropriate child assent
- Patient has previously participated in the study
- Study team is unable to initiate study interventions within the first 24 hours of a patient's admission
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
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 study runs about 10 years per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 8 years to 21 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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