Virtual Reality Intervention to Improve Psychological Symptom Burden for Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment

Part of paid clinical trials in Jacksonville, Florida.

Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Study ID
NCT07221409
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Anxiety Disorder
  • Cancer
  • Depression
  • Hematopoietic and Lymphoid System Neoplasm
  • Malignant Solid Neoplasm

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 90 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Questionnaire Administration — OTHER
    Participants will complete pre- and post-intervention questionnaires to assess symptoms of anxiety, depression, and fatigue.
  • Virtual Reality (VR) Intervention — OTHER
    Participants will engage in a single-session immersive Virtual Reality (VR) experience lasting approximately 20-30 minutes. The VR content will include calming, guided experiences such as nature scenes, meditation, or breathing exercises designed to promote relaxation and reduce psychological distress. The intervention will be administered in a clinical setting.

Study Details

This clinical trial tests the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of a virtual reality intervention to improve psychological symptom burden for cancer patients undergoing treatment. Virtual reality (VR) is a technology that allows users to experience and interact with three-dimensional, computer-generated environments that simulate the real world or imagined settings. The VR intervention consists of a preloaded with immersive environments designed to engage the senses through simulated sights and sounds. This may include a walk through of a serene forest, exploring vibrant coral reefs, swimming with dolphins, or standing at the base of a majestic waterfall. These environments are created to provide a relaxing and engaging experience. Completing the VR intervention may be a safe and effective way to improve quality of life, reduce anxiety, enhance focus, and promote healthy living for cancer patients undergoing treatment.

Key Dates

Start date
Oct 8, 2025
Status verified
Mar 2026
Primary completion
Oct 8, 2027
Completion
Oct 8, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
24 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: Virtual Reality (VR) Headset Intervention
    Participants will undergo a single VR session to assess feasibility, tolerability, and changes in anxiety, depression, and fatigue.

Primary Outcome Measure

Successfully complete the virtual reality (VR) intervention (Feasibility) [ Time Frame: Baseline ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Mayo Clinic in FloridaJacksonvilleFlorida32224-9980
Wendi Lehman
[email protected]
904-953-8742
Telly Coney
[email protected]
904-953-3725
Juan C. Cardenas Rosales, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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