Virtual Reality Hypnosis Versus Inhaled Nitrous Oxide in Anterior Shoulder Dislocation Reduction: an Open Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Summary

Anterior shoulder dislocation (ASD) is a common situation in the emergency department (ED). Quick reductions lead to reduced mid and long term complications. No technique is superior to one another. Inhaled nitrous oxide can deal with pain reduction and anxiety but its efficacy is not optimal, with safety issues. Virtual reality hypnosis (VRH), by distracting patients from their pain, may lead to a better muscular relaxation and an easier ASD reduction. Our first objective is to evaluate the clinical interest of VHR compared to nitrous oxide, in ASD reduction. Our second objective is to evaluate the safety of VRH in ASD reduction. Patients over 18 years presenting an ASD \< 24 hours, will be illegible for enrollment in an open multicenter randomized controlled trial, conducted in the Great East Region in France.

Timeline

Start

2022-10-09

Primary completion

2023-10-09

Completion

2024-01-09

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.