Visual and Auditory Distraction for the Relief of Pain and Anxiety
Launched by REGION SKANE · Jun 13, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of August 21, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Purpose and aims: The overall aim of this project is to study the effect of visual and auditory distraction as a relief for pain and anxiety in adults undergoing bone marrow aspiration and/or biopsy. The goal is to increase knowledge about pain and pain relief during bone marrow procedures, as well as to explore whether there is a difference in pain responses and experiences of health, anxiety, and pain between patients and healthy volunteers. Additionally, the project aims to investigate whether individuals undergoing bone marrow examinations can experience less anxiety and pain compared t...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Adult (≥18 years) patients
- • Adult (≥18 years) healthy volunteers without a hematological diagnosis undergoing bone marrow examination (aspiration and/or biopsy) at the Hematology Out-Patient Care Unit at SUS in Lund, Sweden.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Individuals who cannot understand information and instructions
- • Pregnant women
- • Persons with skin injuries at the bone marrow examination site
- • Those unable to lie on their side
- • hearing and/or severe vision impairment
- • those prone to motion sickness
- • participation in the study during a previous bone marrow examination
About Region Skane
Region Skåne is a leading healthcare authority in Sweden, dedicated to advancing medical research and improving patient care through innovative clinical trials. Committed to fostering collaboration between researchers, healthcare professionals, and patients, Region Skåne aims to enhance the understanding of various health conditions and develop effective treatment strategies. With a focus on ethical standards and patient safety, the organization plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare in the region and beyond, ensuring that clinical trials are conducted with the highest level of scientific rigor and transparency.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Lund, Skåne, Sweden
Lund, , Sweden
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported