Virtual Reality to Reduce Pain and Anxiety During Bone Biopsy
ONC-MM-2407: The Effect of Virtual Reality Headsets on Pain and Anxiety in the Peri and Post Bone Marrow Biopsy Period
Recruiting
N/AInterventional Study
Hematologic Malignancy
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
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
160 (estimated)
Sponsor
Wake Forest University Health Sciences · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for patients who need a bone marrow biopsy or aspiration. Participants will test if using a virtual reality headset can help lessen pain and anxiety during the procedure.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am 18 years old or older.
I am scheduled for a bone marrow biopsy or aspiration.
I have been diagnosed with a hematologic malignancy.
I can read and understand English.
I understand and agree to follow the study procedures.
You may not be able to join if
I take medications for pain or anxiety before the procedure.
I have problems with virtual reality devices or get motion sickness.
I have a history of seizures or heart conditions.
I have any implanted medical devices like pacemakers or defibrillators.
I will have my biopsy done as an inpatient or by Interventional Radiology.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
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The purpose of this research study is to see if a virtual reality (VR) headset is useful in reducing physical discomfort and anxiety experienced by patients who are scheduled to undergo a bone marrow biopsy (BMB) and/or bone marrow aspiration (BMA).
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Ability to understand and willingness to sign an IRB-approved informed consent directly.
2. Must be 18 years or older at time of consent.
3. Scheduled for an outpatient bone marrow biopsy (BMB) and/or bone marrow aspiration (BMA). Note that this does not need to be the partic…
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Ability to understand and willingness to sign an IRB-approved informed consent directly.
2. Must be 18 years or older at time of consent.
3. Scheduled for an outpatient bone marrow biopsy (BMB) and/or bone marrow aspiration (BMA). Note that this does not need to be the participant's first BMB/BMA.
4. Participant should be suspected of or being diagnosed with a malignant hematologic disease (i.e., Acute or chronic leukemia, lymphoma, clonal plasma cell disorder, etc.) per the investigator.
5. Ability to read and understand the English language.
6. As determined by the enrolling investigator, ability of the participant to understand and comply with study procedures for the entire length of the study
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Participant is prescribed analgesics or anxiolytics for the purpose of reducing pain or anxiety prior to the procedure.
2. Participant with known intolerance to using virtual reality devices, significant motion sickness, history of seizures, history of vestibular disorders, or heart conditions (unstable angina, recent myocardial infarction within the last 3 months, decompensated heart failure, uncontrolled arrhythmias-ventricular tachycardia, a fibrillation with rapid ventricular rate), history of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) per participant report.
3. Participants with pacemakers, defibrillators, hearing aid, or other implanted medical device. The Meta Quest device contains magnets and components that emit magnetic/electromagnetic fields which could affect the operation of nearby electronics and medical devices.
4. Planned to undergo the bone marrow biopsy/bone marrow aspiration via Interventional Radiology or as an inpatient admission.
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