Virtual Reality Headset and/or Aromatherapy for Patients Undergoing a Transperineal Prostate Biopsy

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Prostate 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
Male
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
208 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Pittsburgh · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if a VR headset and/or aromatherapy can be used to reduce patient pain, anxiety, and embarrassment during a transperineal biopsy (TPBx) compared to standard of care (SOC). The primary objective is to evaluate differences in self-reported pain, fear, or embarrassment during and after the procedure between the VR Group, Aromatherapy Group, VR+Aromatherapy Gro…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient is 18 years or older * Patient is male * Patient is due for a transperineal prostate biopsy * Patient signed and dated informed consent form on Redcap agreeing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Patient has a known psychiatric or mental illness that wo…
Contacts

Divya Natesan

(412) 692-4100

din15@pitt.edu

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