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Behavioural Intervention

Virtual Reality for Seniors Under Spinal Anesthesia (SILVR Trial)

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Pascal Laferrière-Langlois
Research Sponsored by Ciusss de L'Est de l'Île de Montréal
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Undergoing elective surgery that requires spinal anesthesia
Be older than 65 years old
Must not have
History of epilepsy, seizure, or severe dizziness
Hearing or visual impairment
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up intraoperative (from t0 = the patient puts on the headset until tend = 30 minutes after t0)
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Summary

"This trial will assess how elderly patients feel about using virtual reality during surgery while under spinal anesthesia."

Who is the study for?
This trial is for patients over 65 years old who are having elective surgery with spinal anesthesia. They must be able to give consent and use their hands. It's not for those with severe mental issues, epilepsy, recent eye or facial surgeries, or hearing/vision problems.
What is being tested?
The study tests the acceptability of using a virtual reality headset during surgery in seniors under spinal anesthesia. The goal is to see if VR can improve the surgical experience for elderly patients.
What are the potential side effects?
While not explicitly stated, potential side effects may include dizziness or nausea from the VR experience, especially since participants have conditions that exclude them if prone to seizures or severe dizziness.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am scheduled for surgery that will use spinal anesthesia.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have a history of epilepsy, seizures, or severe dizziness.
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I have a hearing or visual impairment.
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I have had recent eye or facial surgery or wounds.
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I cannot use my hands.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~intraoperative (from t0 = the patient puts on the headset until tend = 30 minutes after t0)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and intraoperative (from t0 = the patient puts on the headset until tend = 30 minutes after t0) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Patient's tolerance to headset
Secondary study objectives
Anxiety before the surgery
Incidence of adverse effects
Patient's satisfaction
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: a group of 55 patientsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Virtual Reality Headset
2022
N/A
~500

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Ciusss de L'Est de l'Île de MontréalLead Sponsor
77 Previous Clinical Trials
6,282 Total Patients Enrolled
Pascal Laferrière-LangloisPrincipal InvestigatorCiusss de L'Est de l'Île de Montréal
2 Previous Clinical Trials
124 Total Patients Enrolled
~22 spots leftby Dec 2024
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