Virtual Reality for Managing Anxiety in Cancer Radiotherapy

Effectiveness of Virtual Reality (VR) in the Management of Anxiety for Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Radiation Therapy Virtual Reality
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
54 (estimated)
Sponsor
Wake Forest University Health Sciences · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for patients with prostate, breast, lung, or head and neck cancer who are scheduled for radiation therapy. Participants will use virtual reality to help manage anxiety during their treatment sessions.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am 18 years or older.
  • I am scheduled for radiation therapy with 15 or more treatments.
  • I have prostate, breast, lung, or head and neck cancer.
  • I can understand and sign an informed consent form.
  • I have an ECOG performance status of 0-3 or Karnofsky score of 30-100.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have had previous radiation therapy.
  • I have a primary brain tumor or cancer affecting my sinuses or ears.
  • I have uncontrolled mental health issues that affect my treatment.
  • I have known epilepsy or severe motion sickness.
  • I have skin defects or open wounds where the VR device will be applied.
  • I have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device.

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 evaluate the use and functionality of virtual reality (VR) during radiation therapy treatments for patients with prostate, breast, lung, or head and neck cancer.

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Eligibility Criteria
Patients: Inclusion Criteria: * Participants planned for radiation therapy for 15 or more treatments with non-neutron generating energies (10 MV or less) per study PI for prostate, breast, lung, or head and neck cancer. Neutrons have the potential to damage the VR headset device and are generated …
Contacts

Sheri Whittington

336-878-6107

Sheri.Whittington@Advocatehealth.org

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