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Virtual Reality for Injection Pain Prevention during Propofol administration

Evaluating the Role of Virtual Reality in Prevention of Pain on Injection of Propofol: A Randomized Controlled Study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/06/113050
Enrollment
258
Registered
2026-06-19
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-22

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: R69- Illness, unspecified Health Condition 2: Z768- Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

Interventions

Intervention1: use of virtual reality device: (i) VR Group (VRG): A head-mounted display showing calming natural scenes with immersive audio will be securely fitted 5 minutes before propofol administr

Sponsors

DEPARTMENT OF ANAESTHESIOLOGY
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adult patients (18-65 years) of either gender, American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) Class I-II scheduled for elective surgery under general anaesthesia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Unable or unwilling to provide informed consent, such as patients with delirium, severe cognitive impairment, or a language barrier without an available translator. Pregnancy. Emergency surgery. Requirement for rapid sequence intubation. Anticipated difficult bag mask ventilation. Allergy to any of the study drugs or contraindications to the use of propofol or lignocaine. Chronic pain or diabetic neuropathy. Glasgow Coma Scale score less than 15. Anticipated difficult venous access on the dorsum of the hand. Visual impairment or hearing impairment. Seizure disorder. Psychiatric illness. Patients already receiving opioid therapy.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) in preventing pain during propofol injection.Timepoint: 20seconds post propofol injection

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To assess adverse effects, if any, related to the use of VR. 2. to compare induction dose of propofol as well as hemodynamic changes (heart rate, blood pressure) at induction, between the groups. Timepoint: every 2 minutes for 3 point during induction

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sandeep Khuba

Sanjay Gandhi post graduate institute of medical sciences

priyankabrijlal@gmail.com8004902253

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026