Radiotherapy Patient Education With Virtual Reality

Part of paid clinical trials in Miami, Florida.

Sponsor
University of Miami
Study ID
NCT06506435
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Anxiety
  • Cancer

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Two Dimensional (2D) Informational Video — BEHAVIORAL
    A 30-minute informational video. The two dimensional (2D) video provides information about the radiotherapy process. Participants will receive this one-time intervention in-person, prior to treatment.
  • First-Person Virtual Reality Video — BEHAVIORAL
    A 30-minute virtual reality video, experienced through a headset, provides an immersive portrayal of the radiotherapy process from a first-person perspective. Participants will receive this one-time intervention in-person, prior to treatment.
  • Third-Person Virtual Reality Video — BEHAVIORAL
    A 30-minute virtual reality video, experienced through a headset, provides an immersive portrayal of the radiotherapy process from a third-person perspective. Participants will receive this one-time intervention in-person, prior to treatment.

Study Details

The purpose of this research study is to investigate the impact of virtual reality experiences on individuals undergoing radiotherapy, aiming to assess whether this immersive technology can reduce anxiety and enhance patient overall treatment satisfaction. By comparing different virtual reality techniques and a standard informational video, the study seeks to identify optimal strategies for leveraging virtual reality to improve the patient experience during radiotherapy.

Key Dates

Start date
Dec 4, 2024
Status verified
Dec 2025
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2026
Completion
Dec 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
150 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Active Comparator: Informational Video
    Participants in this group will watch a two-dimensional (2D) informational video that explains the radiation treatment process. Total participation is up to 8 weeks.
  • Experimental: Virtual Reality: 1st Person Perspective
    Participants in this group will have a virtual reality experience presented from a first-person perspective. Participants will wear a Meta Quest Pro virtual reality headset, immersing themselves in a scenario that replicates the radiation treatment process. Total participation is up to 8 weeks.
  • Experimental: Virtual Reality: 3rd Person Perspective
    Participants in this group will wear a Meta Quest Pro virtual reality headset and use virtual reality to observe the radiation treatment scenario from a standing position within the room, enabling them to witness both the CT scan and radiation machine from an external viewpoint. Total participation is up to 8 weeks.

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in Level of Anxiety measured by scores on the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) [ Time Frame: Baseline, up to 2 weeks ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of MiamiMiamiFlorida33136
Benjamin J Rich, MD
[email protected]
305-243-4200
Crystal Chen, PhD
[email protected]
305-243-4200
Benjamin J Rich, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
Crystal Chen, PhD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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