The Use of AR / VR in Patients Presenting to the ED With Renal Colic
Utilization of VR / AR Calming as an adjunct to pharmacologic pain management for Renal Colic in Emergency Department Patients
| Condition(s) | Renal Colic, Kidney Stones, Urolithiasis, Hypocitraturia |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | Utilization of VR / AR Calming as an adjunct to pharmacologic pain management for Renal Colic in Emergency Department Patients |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Patient self-reported history of nephrolithiasis * Subjective history suggesting that current presentation is similar to past presentations of nephrolithiasis (character, quality, location, intensity of pain; previous surgical intervention or lithotripsy) * Patients with self-reported moderate to severe pain on the visual pain scale determined as greater than 5/10 * Normal vital signs (afebrile) * Agreeable to informed consent as dictated by IRB and local practice * No contraindications to standard therapy (ie fluids, NSAIDs, opioids, etc.) * Compliance with the virtual reality treatment * Keeps the headset on for the duration of the experience * Understands the instructions Exclusion Criteria: * Age \< 18 years * Pregnant * Individuals with chronic pain conditions su |
| Ages | 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | Community Medical Center, Toms River, NJ |
| Locations | Toms River, New Jersey, United States |
| Start date | 2025-04-01 |
| NCT ID | NCT07070401 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07070401 |