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New treatment option for Renal Colic
Official title The Use of AR / VR in Patients Presenting to the ED With Renal Colic
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07070401
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Utilization of VR / AR Calming as an adjunct to pharmacologic pain management for Renal Colic in Emergency Department Patients
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Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Patient self-reported history of nephrolithiasis
- Subjective history suggesting that current presentation is similar to past presentations of nephrolithiasis (character, quality, location, intensity...
- Patients with self-reported moderate to severe pain on the visual pain scale determined as greater than 5/10
- Normal vital signs (afebrile)
- Agreeable to informed consent as dictated by IRB and local practice
You likely can't join if
- Age \< 18 years
- Pregnant
- Individuals with chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia (chronic pain may confound results, as patients may have higher than baseline pain...
- Individuals with severe anxiety or claustrophobia
- Individuals with severe motion sickness or previous episodes of motion sickness due to VR (those who may not react well to the VR experience)
- Individuals with GFR\<60 or previous documented diagnosis of CKD as they may not be suitable candidate for traditional analgesia
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patient self-reported history of nephrolithiasis
- Subjective history suggesting that current presentation is similar to past presentations of nephrolithiasis (character, quality, location, intensity of pain; previous surgical intervention or lithotripsy)
- Patients with self-reported moderate to severe pain on the visual pain scale determined as greater than 5/10
- Normal vital signs (afebrile)
- Agreeable to informed consent as dictated by IRB and local practice
- No contraindications to standard therapy (ie fluids, NSAIDs, opioids, etc.)
- Compliance with the virtual reality treatment
- Keeps the headset on for the duration of the experience
- Understands the instructions
- Age \< 18 years
- Pregnant
- Individuals with chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia (chronic pain may confound results, as patients may have higher than baseline pain levels affecting their response to medications)
- Individuals with severe anxiety or claustrophobia
- Individuals with severe motion sickness or previous episodes of motion sickness due to VR (those who may not react well to the VR experience)
- Individuals with GFR\<60 or previous documented diagnosis of CKD as they may not be suitable candidate for traditional analgesia
- Individuals with previous opioid dependence
- Requirement of immediate surgery (obstructing calculi with concomitant urinary tract infection)
- Patients with diagnoses meeting admission criteria (sepsis, MI)
- Audio/visual impairment (unable to appreciate stimuli provided by the headset)
- Patients administered opiates as the first line pain control medication will not be included in final data collection, as opioid administration may result in difficulty consenting and understanding the study protocol /...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Toms River, New Jersey, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
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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, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Toms River, New Jersey, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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