VR goggles beat opioids for Post-Surgery pain?
NCT ID NCT05868369
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether using a virtual reality headset for 30 minutes after hip surgery could reduce pain better than standard painkillers. Seventy adults undergoing hip arthroscopy were given either VR sessions or usual care. Researchers measured pain, anxiety, and nausea to see if VR offers a helpful, drug-free option.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- immersive virtual reality (iVR) sessions
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to manage pain after hip surgery, reducing reliance on opioids.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 70 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The pain relief from VR may be short-lived or less effective than standard medication.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kerlan Jobe
Los Angeles, California, 90045, United States
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