Virtual reality beats opioids for hip surgery pain?

NCT ID NCT05868369

First seen Apr 16, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study tested whether using a virtual reality headset after hip surgery could help control pain better than standard pain medicines. 70 adults who had hip arthroscopy used VR in the recovery room and rated their pain and anxiety. The goal was to see if VR can reduce the need for opioids and improve recovery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kerlan Jobe

    Los Angeles, California, 90045, United States

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