Virtual reality tested as pain relief for sickle cell patients

NCT ID NCT03353584

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 05, 2026 · Updated 33 times

Summary

This study looks at whether using virtual reality (VR) can help reduce pain in children and young adults with sickle cell disease who are having a painful crisis. About 76 participants, ages 6 to 25, will either get standard pain treatment alone or standard treatment plus VR. Researchers will compare pain scores and opioid use to see if VR makes a difference.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Methodist Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center

    COMPLETED

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38104, United States

  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States

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