Virtual Reality for Breast Cancer Surgery

(VR-PREP Trial)

Overseen By Cindy Kin, MD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Stanford University

Disqualifiers: Physical limitations, Inability to consent, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

30 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This randomized controlled trial aims to determine feasibility and acceptability of of VR-physical therapy modules for surgical patients undergoing breast or axilla surgery in order to prepare for and recover from surgery.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults over 18 who will have breast or axilla surgery at Stanford, can sit and stand without major balance problems, and don't suffer from chronic vertigo. Participants need a stable chair at home, internet with Wifi, and must be able to do up to 4 weeks of pre-surgery prep and up to 8 weeks post-surgery rehab in English.

Inclusion Criteria

I will have surgery on my breast or underarm area at Stanford.

Have access to internet and stable Wifi at home

I do not suffer from ongoing dizziness or vomiting.

Exclusion Criteria

I am unable to give consent by myself.

I cannot do physical therapy because of my physical limitations.

Inability to complete a brief online survey at three time points during the duration of the study

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Prehabilitation

Participants engage in virtual reality physical therapy modules to prepare for surgery

6 weeks

Remote sessions

Rehabilitation

Participants engage in virtual reality physical therapy modules to recover from surgery

6 weeks

Remote sessions

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for engagement and effectiveness of the VR physical therapy modules

4 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

• VR for Surgical Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation

Trial Overview The study tests if using Virtual Reality (VR) modules alone or combined with live physical therapist support helps patients prepare for and recover from breast or axilla surgery. It's a randomized trial where participants are put into groups by chance.

Participant Groups

Group I: Intervention Group: Virtual Reality Modules + Live Physical Therapist Support Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Participants will have access to prehabilitation and rehabilitation virtual reality physical therapy modules in addition to zoom "office hours" with the physical therapist so that they may ask questions.

Group II: Control Group: Virtual Reality Modules Only Active Control 1 Intervention

Participants will have access to the prehabilitation (preoperative) and rehabilitation (postoperative) virtual reality physical therapy modules.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Stanford University

Lead Sponsor

Trials

2,527

Recruited

17,430,000+