ROHKEA: Virtual Reality Therapy 12-week Programme for Chronic Pain

Launched by TORBAY AND SOUTH DEVON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST · Dec 23, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The ROHKEA trial is exploring the use of Virtual Reality (VR) therapy to help people who suffer from chronic musculoskeletal pain, like low back pain. This 12-week program aims to provide a new way for patients to manage their pain from the comfort of their own homes. By using VR, participants can practice important skills to help them cope with their pain and gain the confidence to engage in daily activities, even when they are in discomfort. The study will involve six patients who will share their experiences and learnings through interviews and diaries during the program.

To be eligible for this trial, participants need to be adults aged 18 to 99 who have been experiencing chronic pain for at least three months. They must be comfortable using VR equipment and have access to a smartphone and Wi-Fi. Participants should also be willing to practice for about 30 minutes each day and be open to learning new techniques for managing their pain. Throughout the program, participants will receive support and guidance, and their feedback will help researchers understand the effectiveness of this innovative therapy.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adults aged 18-99 years old
• • Willing and able to give informed consent
• • Experience chronic pain (minimum pain chronicity 3 months)
• • Able to use Virtual Reality equipment and satisfy the VR screening form stipulations
• • Have access to a smart phone (as need to use the mobile APP) and wifi
• • Willing to commit to up to 30minutes home practice a day
• • Willing to learn new skills and adopt a self management approach to manage their pain
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Anyone aged less than 18years or over 99 years old
• • Unwilling and unable to give informed consent
• • Pain less than 3 months
• • Unable to use Virtual Reality equipment and do not satisfy the VR screening form stipulations
• • Do not have access to a smart phone or wifi
• • Are unwilling to commit to up to 30 minutes home practice each day
• • Unwilling to learn new skills and adopt a self management approach to manage their pain