e-Natureza Blue Care: Nature-based Virtual Reality and Pain Perception
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorHospital Israelita Albert Einstein
About this trial
This randomized clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of immersive nature-based virtual reality in managing chronic pain among oncology patients. The study seeks to expand non-pharmacological treatment options and contribute to the therapeutic arsenal available for chronic pain management in cancer care.The intervention utilizes immersive videos of diverse Brazilian natural environments to promote analgesic and emotional relief.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
hospitalized oncological patients with chronic pain.
both sexes
aged 18 years or older
preserved clinical condition and communication abilities that allow participation in the study
Disqualifiers
Patients who are unable to tolerate wearing the virtual reality (VR) headset for at least 8 minutes
blind patients
patients who experience any side effects or worsening clinical condition during the interview/intervention period
patients undergoing other complementary treatments
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Nature-based virtual reality
- Standard Pain Management
Treatment groups
130 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov