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Virtual Reality Headset and/or Aromatherapy for Patients Undergoing a Transperineal Prostate Biopsy

NCT06296147 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 208

Last updated 2026-01-16

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate if a VR headset and/or aromatherapy can be used to reduce patient pain, anxiety, and embarrassment during a transperineal biopsy (TPBx) compared to standard of care (SOC). The primary objective is to evaluate differences in self-reported pain, fear, or embarrassment during and after the procedure between the VR Group, Aromatherapy Group, VR+Aromatherapy Group, and the Control group.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Virtual Reality Headset

The interventions are for supportive care ONLY.

OTHER

Aromatherapy Patch

The interventions are for supportive care ONLY.

OTHER

Standard of Care

Participant will undergo a transperineal prostate biopsy.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Pittsburgh

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Bruce Jacobs, MD · University of Pittsburgh

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-05-20
Primary Completion
2026-05-01
Completion
2026-05-01

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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