Effects of the Nottingham Augmented Reality (AR) App for Arthritis Hand Joint Pain
Chronic Pain, Arthritis Hand, Opioid Use
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Chronic Pain focused on measuring Augmented Reality, Smartphone application, Digital Therapeutic
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Male and female adults ages 21-80 Clinical diagnosis of chronic hand pain from arthritis or as determined by study physician 3) Hand joint pain at a severity of 4 and above (on a 0 to 10 scale) daily 4) Use of prescribed opioids 5) English-speaking, literate, with stable residence 5) Able to operate a smartphone as evidenced by direct observation. Exclusion Criteria: Major medical illness that might confound effects of pain on function (e.g., advanced cardiac or pulmonary disease) Current active alcohol or substance use disorder as evidenced from medical record Currently active unstable psychiatric status in previous three months as measured by direct observation, patient self-report, or medical record Moderate or severe cognitive impairment as demonstrated by medical diagnosis or clinical observation fMRI exclusion only: Any factors that would prevent participation in fMRI
Sites / Locations
- VA San Diego Healthcare System
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Standard of Care followed by AR digital treatment
Standard of care period without active intervention followed by Digital treatment with active intervention