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Tandem Virtual Reality Experience for Palliative Care

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Recruiting

Led By Joshua K Pope

Research Sponsored by Prisma Health-Upstate

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Cognitively intact (has sufficient judgment, planning, organization, and self-control)

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up up to 12 months

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Study Summary

This trial is looking at how virtual reality and other outdoor experiences can help patients and their caregivers during end-of-life transitions. The researchers want to find strategies to support patients and caregivers during this difficult time.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for hospice patients experiencing end-of-life transitions and their caregivers. It aims to help with anxiety, pain, and psychological distress using a non-drug approach.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests Tandem Virtual Reality experiences that simulate nature settings. Patients and caregivers use VR headsets together to see if it helps ease the emotional challenges of end-of-life care.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this intervention uses virtual reality, side effects may include dizziness, nausea or motion sickness. Emotional responses to VR content can vary widely among individuals.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am mentally sharp and can make decisions for myself.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ up to 12 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~up to 12 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 12 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary outcome measures

Acceptance of Tandem VR

Fear of Death

Perceived benefits and value of Tandem VR

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Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Tandem Virtual Reality ExperienceExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Tandem VR Intervention After the surveys are completed, the researchers will share a personalized library of immersive, nature-based, 360-degree VR experiences for the participant-caregiver dyads to choose from based on their VR Intake Form. Once the dyad has determined their desired Tandem VR experience from the library, the researchers will assist the dyads in donning the VR head mounted display (HMD). The researchers will ensure the safety of both dyads while using the HMDs. The researchers will then initiate the Tandem VR experience. The duration of the Tandem VR experience will be 5-15 minutes.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Prisma Health-UpstateLead Sponsor

83 Previous Clinical Trials

42,988 Total Patients Enrolled

Clemson UniversityOTHER

34 Previous Clinical Trials

5,943 Total Patients Enrolled

Joshua K PopePrincipal InvestigatorPrisma Health Hospice of the Foothills

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the current size of the patient cohort being observed in this clinical investigation?

"Indeed, the information available on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this specific clinical trial is actively seeking eligible participants. The initial posting of the trial was made on January 1st, 2024 and it underwent its most recent update on December 15th, 2023. The study aims to recruit a total of 40 patients from one designated location."

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Are there any ongoing efforts to enroll participants in this research study?

"Indeed, as reported on clinicaltrials.gov, this ongoing clinical trial is currently seeking eligible patients. The trial was initially posted on January 1st, 2024 and has been recently updated on December 15th, 2023."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Tandem VR: Synchronized Nature-Based Experiences in Virtual Reality for Hospice Patients and Their Caregivers

2024. "Tandem VR: Synchronized Nature-Based Experiences in Virtual Reality for Hospice Patients and Their Caregivers". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06186960.

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