Using Virtual Reality Technology to Improve Patient Experience and Quality of Care During Brachytherapy

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Endocervical Cancer
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Female
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
20 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Arkansas · Other
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About This Trial

The primary objective is to demonstrate the feasibility of incorporating VR distraction into the brachytherapy and radiotherapy clinical workflow. The secondary objective is to determine if VR distraction during brachytherapy treatment for cervical cancer improves subjects' satisfaction, procedural/acute pain, and need for analgesics or anxiolytics.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Female, ≥ 18 years of age * Histopathologic diagnosis of gynecologic cancer (endometrial, cervical, vaginal, vulvar) that requires intracavitary brachytherapy with a tandem or interstitial brachytherapy * Able to provide written consent Exclusion Criteria: * Severe vision or…
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Joseph A Holley

501-686-8274

jaholley@uams.edu

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Vernon Sincere

501-686-8274

vjsincere@uams.edu

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