The purpose of this study is to determine how pain relief is modified when the investigators combine the Virtual Reality based Snow World game with certain pain medications.
This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, within subject 2x2 factorial, repeated measures study. Research participants will play two versions of the Virtual Reality based video game "Snow World" and be given thermal and electrical stimulus. Each of two study visits will be identical with the exception of whether or not the participant will receive an iv infusion of a low dose pain medication or a saline placebo.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
60
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, United States
RECRUITINGPain responses between placebo and the low-dose pain medication while playing Snow World. We will assess pain responses with subjective questionnaires concerning the participant's experience while playing Snow World.
Time frame: Conclusion of 120 study visits. Each participant will spend a total of 8 hours with us.
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