NCT06155669

The Use of Virtual Reality Applications in Tension-Type Headaches

The Impact of Virtual Reality -Guided Visual and Auditory Therapy on Symptom Severity and Psychological Well-Being in Tension-Type Headache Patients: A Controlled Study

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 140 (actual)
• Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The primary aim of this research is to objectively assess the impact of virtual reality (VR) technology on pain symptoms in tension-type headache patients. This study is designed to understand the potential of VR in the treatment of tension-type headaches, exploring its ability to reduce pain severity and improve patients' quality of life.

Detailed description

Tension-type headache is a prevalent health issue that can cause significant discomfort to patients. The potential use of VR goggles as an effective alternative treatment option in these patients is crucial in clinical applications. The quality of life of tension-type headache patients is often affected. If VR goggle technology can enhance the quality of life for these patients, it would be a significant finding. Additionally, our research may contribute more data to the scientific literature on the impact of VR goggle technology in headache treatment. This could assist future researchers in designing similar studies and better understanding the results. If VR goggle technology proves effective, it could contribute to diversifying treatment options for tension-type headache patients and improving access to treatment. The primary objective of the study is to investigate the effect of virtual reality therapy on pain symptoms in tension-type headache patients. If the results are positive, VR technologies may alleviate pain and enhance the quality of life for these patients. It could also help them function better in their daily lives. If relaxation is found to be effective in the VR group, a new treatment option would be introduced for tension-type headache patients. This could contribute to the diversification of treatment options. The study poses no risk to the patient. The patient will lie on the bed, and the VR goggles will be used accordingly.

Conditions

• Headache
• Analgesia
• Tension-Type Headache

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	Virtual Reality	Participants will be selected from patients diagnosed with tension-type headache according to the International Classification of Headache Disorders, third edition (ICHD-3) criteria. Selected participants, in addition to being administered 25 mg of dexketoprofen, will also use virtual reality goggles.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-12-15
• Primary completion: 2024-07-30
• Completion: 2024-12-31
• First posted: 2023-12-04
• Last updated: 2025-01-15

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)