Virtual Reality to Improve Sleep Quality in Patients Suffering from Painful Diabetic Polyneuropathy: A Proof of Concept Study.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Sleep disturbance is often observed in the context of chronic pain. We hypothesize that, by providing an immersive Virtual Reality (VR) experience with a serious game to chronic pain patients an hour before bedtime, attention can be diverted from the pain condition, consequently leading to improved sleep quality. The aim is to evaluate the efficacy of VR compared to usual care in reducing the number of awakenings during the night and increasing sleep efficiency in patients suffering from painful diabetic polyneuropathy (PDPN). Methods: Eight patients with PDPN were randomized to either two weeks of VR or two weeks of usual care, followed by a cross-over. The primary outcome measurements were sleep efficiency and number of awakenings during the night. As

SUBMITTER: Goudman L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11642838 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature