Virtual Reality Tool for Young Cancer Patients and Caregivers

Life at 100.4: An Immersive Social Virtual Reality (VR) Education Tool for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Patients and Caregivers

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Cancer Adolescent Cancer Young Adult Cancer
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
13 – 39
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
45 (estimated)
Sponsor
Yale University · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for young cancer patients and their caregivers to help test a virtual reality tool designed to educate them about their condition. Participants will need to have a new cancer diagnosis and are expected to receive chemotherapy.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with a malignancy or bone marrow failure condition.
  • I am planned to receive chemotherapy.
  • I will be receiving a central line.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a medical reason that prevents me from using virtual reality.
  • I have a history of seizures triggered by flashing lights.
  • I do not plan to receive chemotherapy.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to design and Beta test the Life at 100.4, an immersive social virtual reality education tool, with an anticipated 5 patient-caregiver-provider triads.Patients at Yale Pediatric Hematology and Oncology with a new oncologic diagnosis and their caregivers will be eligible for enrollment. Investigators will determine the feasibility and acceptability of implementing Life …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Newly diagnosed with a malignancy or bone marrow failure condition * Planned to receive chemotherapy and receive a central line Exclusion Criteria: * Medical contraindication to virtual reality including head wounds and history of seizure with flashing lights * No plan to re…
Contacts

Asher Marks, MD

203-785-4640

asher.marks@yale.edu

CONTACT

Vidya Puthepura, MD

203-785-4640

vidya.puthenpura@yale.edu

CONTACT