Impact of Virtual Reality Hypnosis Before an Invasive Medical Procedure for Patients With Chronic Pain

Brief summary (from the registry)

Management of chronic pain involves an array of tools, such as radiofrequency thermocoagulation (Rf-Tc). Like many other invasive procedures, Rf-Tc can generate an increase in pain perception and anxiety levels. Virtual reality hypnosis (VRH) is a promising tool in managing anxiety and pain. Nevertheless, its effectiveness has not been investigated in patients with chronic pain goig througha Rf-Tc procedure. The goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of VRH on self-assessed anxiety in patients with chronic pain having to undergo an act of Tf-Rc. Patients were randomly assigned into two groups: VRH or Control (usual care). Assessment were carried-out at 4 periods of time: T0 (the week before the Rf-Tc); T1 (pre-intervention the day of the Rf-Tc); T2 (post-intervention the day of the Rf-Tc); and T3 (post-Rf-Tc). Medical and socio-demographic data, immersive tendencies pain, anxiety, and satisfaction were assessed at each time points.

Study details

Official title

Virtual Reality Hypnosis Prior to Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation for Patients With Chronic Pain: A Prospective Quasi-Randomized Controlled Trial

Conditions

• Chronic Pain

Interventions

• Device: Virtual reality hypnosis

Sponsor

University of Liege

Collaborators

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liege

Start date

2021-03-01

Primary completion

2022-07-30

Sex

All

Age range

from 18 Years to 85 Years

Results posted

No results posted in this snapshot

Countries

Belgium

Total sites listed

1

Eligibility criteria