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Virtual Reality for Cancer Pain Management
Study Summary
This trial is testing whether virtual reality can help reduce pain and anxiety in cancer patients during and after a bone marrow biopsy or lumbar puncture.
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- I am currently infected with Clostridium difficile.I have been on steroids or other immune-weakening drugs for more than a week.I am currently taking pain medication, including opioids, NSAIDs, or steroids.I do not have conditions like epilepsy, dementia, Parkinson's, severe brain or ear issues, or untreated eye diseases.I have had a bone marrow transplant.I have been diagnosed with cancer.I am unable to understand or sign the consent form.I am currently in the hospital at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center for cancer treatment.I am scheduled for a bone marrow biopsy or lumbar puncture.
- Group 1: Arm I: Virtual Reality
- Group 2: Arm II: No Virtual Reality
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there still openings for participation in this experiment?
"Affirmative. By referencing clinicaltrials.gov, it is clear that this research project commenced on March 1st 2022 and was most recently updated on August 5th of the same year. The study requires 60 participants from a single location to be enrolled."
Who is qualified to participate in this research program?
"Eligibility criteria state that prospective candidates must have a history of cancer and be between 18 and 70 years old. Around 60 individuals are deemed necessary to complete the trial."
Does this medical trial permit the inclusion of individuals aged 30 and older?
"This clinical trial necessitates that applicants to be aged 18-70. There are 301 studies available for patients younger than 18 and 2197 trials targeting people over 65 years old."
How many participants is this trial recruiting?
"Affirmative. Information provided on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that this research trial, which was first posted on March 1st 2022, is still in the recruitment stage. The project aims to find 60 volunteers from a single medical facility."
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