Comparing METHOXYFLURANE and Virtual Reality to Standard Pain Management for Shoulder Dislocation
METHOXYFLURANE or Virtual Reality Headset vs Standard Analgesic Management for the Reduction of Anterior Shoulder Dislocation
This study is testing if using METHOXYFLURANE and virtual reality can help relieve pain better than standard methods for people with shoulder dislocations.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 4 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Nice) |
| Trial ID | NCT05821517 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of METHOXYFLURANE and virtual reality headsets as analgesic options for reducing anterior shoulder dislocations compared to standard analgesic management. The study aims to determine if these innovative approaches can provide better pain relief and improve the success rate of shoulder dislocation reduction. By assessing patient outcomes, the trial seeks to establish a more effective pain management protocol in emergency settings. The study is conducted at the Nice University Hospital, focusing on patients presenting with anterior shoulder dislocations.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults presenting with anterior shoulder dislocations who are seeking pain relief during reduction procedures.
Not a fit: Patients with contraindications to METHOXYFLURANE or virtual reality, or those with complex shoulder injuries may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management strategies for patients with anterior shoulder dislocations, enhancing their overall treatment experience.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with METHOXYFLURANE in pain management, while the use of virtual reality in medical settings is emerging but less extensively studied.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant and/or breastfeeding women and women of childbearing age who do not have effective contraception (hormonal, mechanical or surgical). * Patients with difficulties in understanding or using the devices studied. * Patients with a contraindication to the use of one of the studied devices. * Patients with a history of relevant shoulder surgery * Presence of other associated trauma, * Previous inclusion in the same study Exclusion Criteria: * Withdrawal of voluntary informed consent from the patient * Violation of protocol * Presence of a fracture associated with the dislocation (excluding Malgaigne's notches) * Posterior, inferior or erecta dislocation * Presence of initial vascular and nerve complications * Any indication for surgical management
Where this trial is running
Nice
- Nice University Hospital — Nice, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: HAMARD Fanny
- Email: hamard.f@chu-nice.fr
- Phone: 04 92 03 85 81
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.