Trials / Recruiting
RecruitingNCT07221409
Virtual Reality Intervention to Improve Psychological Symptom Burden for Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment
Pilot Study to Assess Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Virtual Reality in Cancer Patients
- Status
- Recruiting
- Phase
- N/A
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 24 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic · Academic / Other
- Sex
- All
- Age
- 18 Years – 90 Years
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
Summary
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.
Conditions
- Adjustment Disorder
- Anxiety Disorder
- Depression
- Hematopoietic and Lymphoid System Neoplasm
- Malignant Solid Neoplasm
- Cancer
Interventions
| Type | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| OTHER | Questionnaire Administration | Participants will complete pre- and post-intervention questionnaires to assess symptoms of anxiety, depression, and fatigue. |
| OTHER | Virtual Reality (VR) Intervention | 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. |
Timeline
- Start date
- 2025-10-08
- Primary completion
- 2027-10-08
- Completion
- 2027-10-08
- First posted
- 2025-10-27
- Last updated
- 2026-04-02
Locations
1 site across 1 country: United States
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT07221409. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.