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Brief Title: Video/Audio Distraction Analgesia for Simulated Oncology Procedure Pain
Official Title: Video/Audio Distraction Analgesia for Simulated Oncology Procedure Pain
Study ID: NCT00701571
Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to compare the analgesic efficacy of three different types of video/audio distraction in normal volunteers subjected to carefully controlled and non-injurious thermal pain delivered to the skin of the lower back, simulating discomfort of a lumbar puncture. Two of the distraction techniques include immersive virtual reality (VR). The most efficacious distraction technique will be used in a subsequent clinical study in cancer patients.
Detailed Description:
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Sex: ALL
Healthy Volunteers: Yes
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States
Name: Samuel R Sharar, MD
Affiliation: University of Washington
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR