Status:

COMPLETED

Digital Intervention Postoperative Protocol

Lead Sponsor:

Oregon Health and Science University

Conditions:

Surgery

Otolaryngologic Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-89 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Postoperative recovery after head and neck surgery is complex, and often requires utilization of narcotic medications. The aim of this study is to evaluate reduction in pain and use of opioid medicati...

Detailed Description

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols were introduced as a method to optimize perioperative patient care. Narcotic medications are frequently utilized in postoperative care, but these have ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • English speaking
  • 18 to 89 years of age.
  • Planned to undergo major head and neck surgery OHSU with an expected length of stay of two days or more.
  • Ability to understand goals of the study and willingness to sign a written informed consent document.

Exclusion

  • Planned postoperative admission to the intensive care unit (ICU).
  • Social or psychiatric conditions that may interfere with compliance.
  • Isolation precautions.
  • Reconstruction, incisions, wounds, wound care, or injury that impact the ability to place on the VR headset or wear a Fitbit device around the wrist.
  • History of seizure or epilepsy.
  • History of vertigo or persistent dizziness.
  • Limitations that impair mobility.
  • Use of a walker or wheelchair at baseline.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 25 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 1 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

80 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04828109

Start Date

October 25 2021

End Date

September 1 2022

Last Update

October 31 2023

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Oregon Health and Science University

Portland, Oregon, United States, 97239