The aim of this study is to determine whether VR used in the postoperative period after elective orthopedic surgery will decrease pain scores.
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Brief title
Condition
- Joint disorders
Synonym
Research involving
Sponsors and support
Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
The primary endpoint of this study is to evaluate the effect of VR on pain and
anxiety sensation pre- , peri- and postoperative compared to standard care
without VR in patient operated for TKA or THA.
Secondary outcome
The secondary endpoints of this study are to evaluate the effect of VR on
analgesic use (daily use of paracetamol, NSAIDs, opioids) and length of
hospital stay
Background summary
Lack of postoperative acute pain management is associated with increased
morbidity, longer recovery time, more opioid use and subsequently increased
health care costs. There is increasing evidence virtual reality (VR) is
effective in the reduction of acute pain.
Study objective
The aim of this study is to determine whether VR used in the postoperative
period after elective orthopedic surgery will decrease pain scores.
Study design
A prospective randomized -controlled trial.
Intervention
n.a.
Study burden and risks
Directly following arthroplasty, the joint will be painful, but this effect
normally disappears in the first weeks after TKA. The study population
experience a negligible medical risk when participating to this study. They can
experience side-effects of VR like for example dizziness or nausea
dr h vd Hoffplein 1
Sittard-Geleen 6162 BG
NL
dr h vd Hoffplein 1
Sittard-Geleen 6162 BG
NL
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Age
Inclusion criteria
*Written and orally given informed consent
*18 years and older
*Native Dutch speaker
*Indication for elective total hip or total knee replacement surgery under
spinal anesthesia
Exclusion criteria
*Chronical use of pain medication (opioids)
*Known car sickness
*Epileptic insults in previous history
*Claustrophobic
*Blindness
Design
Recruitment
Followed up by the following (possibly more current) registration
No registrations found.
Other (possibly less up-to-date) registrations in this register
No registrations found.
In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL72705.096.20 |