Ice Immersion Using Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Immersive Technologies, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality, to Increase Pain Threshold During Ice Immersion.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of different technologies, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality with modifications as passive content, active content, cognitive load modulation, and positive encouragement coaching to increase the pain threshold as assessed by immersing a hand in ice water.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Greater than 18 years of age
• English speaking
• Hearing intact

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who do not consent
• Currently taking beta blockers or other chronotropic heart medication(s)
• Have a history of severe motion sickness
• Currently have nausea
• Currently experiencing seizures
• Are clinically unstable
• Have taken pain medications in the last 12 hours