Virtual Reality to Reduce Pain and Anxiety During Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy

Launched by ZEALAND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Sep 24, 2024

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This clinical trial is studying how Virtual Reality (VR) can help reduce pain and anxiety for patients undergoing a procedure called Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL), which is used to break up kidney stones. The researchers want to see if wearing a VR headset during the procedure can help distract patients and make the experience more comfortable. Participants will either receive the VR experience or follow the standard procedure without it, and the main focus will be on measuring pain levels and other factors like anxiety and patient satisfaction.

To join the study, you need to be at least 18 years old and scheduled for ESWL at Region Zealand. You should be able to understand the study's purpose and give your consent. However, this trial is not for everyone; for instance, if you have a strong fear of small spaces, difficulty wearing a VR headset, or can't read and understand Danish, you may not be eligible. If you participate, you'll wear a VR headset and noise-cancelling headphones during the procedure, which may help you feel less anxious and in pain.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Scheduled for ESWL at Region Zealand
• • Age of 18 or above
• • Ability to understand the trial protocol, risks, and benefits and provide signed informed consent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Inability to read and understand Danish.
• • Uncooperativeness (as judged by investigators)
• • Claustrophobia or fear of small spaces
• • Disorders that prevent the person from wearing a VR device
• • Highly visually or auditive impaired