Virtual reality goggles ease pain of back injections, study finds
NCT ID NCT05505968
First seen Jan 22, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study tested whether wearing a virtual reality headset during an epidural injection for lower back and leg pain can lower pain and anxiety. 116 adults received the injection either with or without the headset. The goal was to see if VR distraction makes the procedure more comfortable.
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Chu Reims
Reims, 51092, France
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