Effects of Social Presence and Perception in Virtual Reality on Pain (SPP)
Chronic Pain, Widespread
About this trial
This is an interventional basic science trial for Chronic Pain, Widespread
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Consenting adult
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of cardiovascular disorder
- History of fainting or seizures
- Open cut or sore on hand to be thermally tested
- Burn or sunburn on hand to be thermally tested.
- Pregnancy
- Prone to motion sickness, or have balance or dizziness conditions
- Recent concussion
- Seizure disorders
- History of fainting or seizures
- Visual impairment
Sites / Locations
- Cornell Virtual Embodiment Lab
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm 4
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Time 1
Time 2
Time 3
Time 4
Participant will be randomly assigned to one of the four interventions; either Near Non-Social, Near Social, Far Non-Social, or Far Social
Participant will be randomly assigned to one of the remaining three interventions; either Near Non-Social, Near Social, Far Non-Social, or Far Social
Participant will be randomly assigned to one of the remaining two interventions; either Near Non-Social, Near Social, Far Non-Social, or Far Social
Participant will complete the remaining intervention; either Near Non-Social, Near Social, Far Non-Social, or Far Social