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Virtual Reality in Reducing Acute Orthopedic Pain

Who can join

Ages 18 and older · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Hospitalized with an orthopedic fracture
2. Able to participate fully in all aspects of the study
3. Able to understand and sign informed consent
4. Individuals with unaided vision or those who can correct their vision using contact lenses

   Exclusion Criteria:
5. Non-English speaking
6. Self-reported history of acute and/or chronic severe motion sickness
7. The presence of a facial/head deformity that will prohibit the wearing of a VR head mounted display.
8. Legally blind or deaf
9. Have had a seizure within the past 1 year
10. Have current (within the past 30 days) clinically significant acute or chronic progressive or unstable/uncontrolled neurologic disorder
11. Have a known history of any condition or factor judged by the investigator to preclude participation in the study or which might hinder adherence

About the study

The primary aim of this research is to show that a virtual reality (VR) service line is feasible and can sustain itself with the ability to take care of patients. Additionally, the investigators aim to learn about the limitations of a service line and provide a pathway for future improvements in building a VR service line that is optimally aligned with the user's needs. Secondary aims are to evaluate the clinical aspects of the patient's outcomes including length of stay, morphine equivalents in pain medicine required during the hospital stay, and user experiences.

What is being tested

• virtual reality (other)

Sponsor: Mayo Clinic · Participants: 100 · Started: Apr 23, 2026

Contact the study team

• Scott Helgeson, MD · Phone: 904-953-2000

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06624969

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Fractures

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.