Looking for Healthy Youth Ages 6-17 to Study Virtual Reality Games and Brain Activity
Phase: Recruiting
Condition(s): Acute Pain
What Is the Purpose of This Research Study?
Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital want to learn more about how the brain responds to pain and whether playing iPad and VR games change this activity.
Who Can Take Part in This Research Study?
People who may be eligible are:
- Children between the ages of 6-17 years with at least one parent/guardian
- Able to read and understand English fluently
- Not experiencing any acute or chronic pain
What Will Happen During This Study?
Participants will visit the main campus of Nationwide Children’s one time for about 1 hour. During that time, they will complete:
- Questionnaires
- Simulated pain from a blood pressure cuff
- Imaging scan to look at brain activity
- Play games on an iPad and VR headset
Will We Be Paid for This Study?
Yes, participants will be compensated for their time.
Principal Investigator
Henry Xiang
MD, MPH, PhD, MBA
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