The purpose of this research is to evaluate whether or not wearing a virtual reality headset affects pain and anxiety in patients undergoing percutaneous nerve evaluation (PNE).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
The SmileyScope Virtual Reality Headset is a VR headset to reduce pain and anxiety undergoing medical procedures. The device comes pre-loaded with a static virtual reality scenario. Participants will use the device in person when coming to clinic during an in-person, one time PNE procedure.
Participants in this group will receive standard of care treatment during an in-person, one time PNE procedure.
Change In Pain as Measured by Numeric Pain Scale
Pain will be measured using the numeric pain scale. Scores range from 0-10. Higher scores indicate worse pain.
Time frame: Baseline (pre-PNE procedure), up to 1 hour (post-PNE procedure)
Change in Anxiety as Measured by State Trait Anxiety Inventory
Anxiety will be measured using the State Trait Anxiety Inventory. Scores range from 0-24. Higher scores indicate greater anxiety.
Time frame: Baseline (pre-PNE procedure), up to 1 hour (post-PNE procedure)
Satisfaction with Procedure as measured by Likert Scale
Satisfaction with be measured by likert scale. Scores range from (1) very unsatisfied with today's procedure to (5) very satisfied with today's procedure.
Time frame: up to one hour post-procedure
Feasibility for the Utilization of the Smiley Scope VR Headset by Likert Scale
Feasibility will be measured by a 5-point Likert scale for the utilization of the Smiley Scope VR Headset. Scores range from (1) very unhelpful in managing your pain and anxiety associated with the PNE procedure to (5) very helpful in managing your pain and anxiety associated with the PNE procedure.
Time frame: up to one hour post-procedure
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