Virtual Reality for Heart Health in Breast Cancer Survivors

Not yet recruiting at 2 trial locations
AS
VW
Overseen ByVictoria Williams
Age: 18+
Sex: Female
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University
Must be taking: Trastuzumab, Anthracyclines
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The main goal of this study is to test a virtual reality (VR) program, Survivors' Virtual Reality Survivorship Experience (SurviVRSE), designed to help Breast Cancer survivors (n=30) learn about heart health. The aims are to test the usability, feasibility, and acceptability o the intervention. Additionally, follow-up assessments will examine changes in women's cancer therapy related cardiac dysfunction knowledge and heart healthy behaviors (e.g., physical activity).

Who Is on the Research Team?

AS

Arnethea Sutton, Ph.D

Principal Investigator

Virginia Commonwealth University

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Inclusion Criteria

Able to speak and read in English
I have been diagnosed with stage 0, I, II, or III breast cancer.
I am currently taking Trastuzumab or an anthracycline-based treatment.
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Exclusion Criteria

I have been diagnosed with breast cancer before.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

Participants engage with the SurviVRSE virtual reality program to learn about cardiovascular health

1 week
1 visit (in-person or virtual)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in CTRCD knowledge, usability, acceptability, and user satisfaction

4 weeks
2 visits (virtual)

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Cardiovascular Health Education and Gaming through Virtual Reality

How Is the Trial Designed?

1

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Virtual Reality GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Virginia Commonwealth University

Lead Sponsor

Trials
732
Recruited
22,900,000+