Virtual Reality (VR) Could Be a Good Alternative to Relaxing or Pain-relieving Medication

ConditionsVirtual Reality Distraction Elderly (people Aged 65 or More)

Trial statusRecruiting

Trial phasePhase 4

Trial typeInterventional

Biological sexAll

Age65+

SponsorPether Jildenstal

About this trial

We want to investigate whether Virtual Reality (VR) could be a good alternative to the relaxing or pain-relieving medications that are often used to alleviate anxiety when patients undergo surgery under local anesthesia.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

over 65 years, planed surgery in local anesthesia/regional anesthesia

Disqualifiers

dementia, unable to cooperate, cognitive impairment

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

Virtual reality

Treatment groups

90 Participants

are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Pether Jildenstal

Lead sponsor

Göteborg University

Sponsor institution

Sahlgrenska University Hospital

Collaborator

Source ClinicalTrials.gov