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Healing Through Virtual Reality: Pain and Recovery After Thoracic Surgery

A randomized controlled trial comparing the efficacy and safety of virtual reality-based therapy with standard treatment for pain management and functional recovery in post-thoracotomy patients - NIL

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/06/088999
Enrollment
80
Registered
2025-06-17
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: F- Physical Rehabilitation and Diagnostic Audiology

Interventions

Intervention1: Test Group: The test group using the device in combination with standard rehabilitation therapies (PCEA-based analgesia with chest physiotherapy) until the day of discharge, typical

Sponsors

Veritytech healthcare Solutions Private Limited
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Post-thoracic surgery patients: All patients aged 18 to 60 years who have undergone thoracic surgery, such as lobectomy, thoracotomy, or minimally invasive procedures, and are in the postoperative recovery phase. 2. Ability to Participate in Therapy: Patients who are capable of comprehending and adhering to instructions, are able to interact with VR-based therapies, and participate in exercises for rehabilitation. 3. Willingness for Comprehensive Rehabilitation: Such patients who may be willing enough to undergo multifaceted treatments like VR-based therapy, mindfulness, and respiratory exercises for better pain management and recovery.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Severe Cognitive or Mental Impairments 2.Severe Visual Impairments 3.Chronic, Non-Remitting Medical Conditions 4.History of Seizures 5.Severe Musculoskeletal or Neurological Limitations Inability to Wear or Use VR Equipment Non-Compliance or Inability to Attend Therapy Sessions

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Severity of Pain at the Surgical Site Severity of Pain in the Neck and Shoulders Stiffness in the Neck and Shoulders Postoperative Analgesic Consumption Respiratory Performance (FVC, FEV1) Adverse Events Related to VR System Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) Incidence and Severity of Dizziness Discomfort Levels Timepoint: within hours post-surgery, and up to 7 days post-op—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Anxiety Level, Range of Motion (ROM) Improvement, Perceived Usability, Engagement, and Acceptability Timepoint: within hours post-surgery, and up to 7 days post-op—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Randheer K Annaram

Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi

rkannarapu@yahoo.com9573111153

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 4, 2026