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Virtual Reality for Pre-procedure Anxiety Before ECT (PERFECT-VR Trial)
PERFECT-VR Trial Summary
This trial is studying whether using virtual reality to allow patients to experience a virtual electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) education session before treatment is useful in lowering treatment anxiety and increasing knowledge about ECT if compared to standard treatment.
PERFECT-VR Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowPERFECT-VR Trial Timeline
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.PERFECT-VR Trial Design
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- You get very nauseous or dizzy when you experience motion, such as when you're on a boat or playing video games.You can understand and communicate in English.I cannot see or hear well enough to watch or listen to videos.I am unable to give consent for the trial.I had an ECT procedure 2-4 days ago or none in the past year.I am 18 years old or older.I was referred to a psychiatrist by my family doctorI have had my first ECT within the past year.You are able to pay attention and answer questions during the study.My doctor has recommended ECT for me.
- Group 1: Immersive Virtual Reality
- Group 2: Standard Treatment
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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Are there any openings presently available to participants in this trial?
"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this medical research is currently attempting to recruit volunteers. The trial was initially posted on November 27th 2020 and was last edited on February 14th 2022."
What is the uppermost limit of participants in this experiment?
"Affirmative. The details on clinicaltrials.gov state that this medical trial is presently enrolling patients and was initially posted to the site on November 27th, 2020 with its most recent update occurring February 14th, 2022. 64 participants are required from a single location for completion of the study."
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- < 2 Days
Most responsive sites:
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre: < 48 hours
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