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Virtual Reality Gaming for Exercise and Mindfulness Among Pediatric Cancer Rehabilitation

NCT06298357 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE1 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 11

Last updated 2026-03-18

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

This study will explore the potential benefits of a virtual reality gaming program that focuses on mindfulness and exercise among pediatric cancer rehabilitation patients. The program will last 8 weeks outside of the hospital. Participants will start immediately in the hospital (immediate start group) or wait 8 weeks after hospital discharge to start the program (waitlist control group).

Conditions

  • Pediatric Cancer

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Immediate Start - Virtual Reality

Participants will use a Meta Quest virtual reality headset and play video games for exercise and mindfulness. They will start using the headsets in the hospital and then will continue to do so for 8 weeks after hospital discharge.

BEHAVIORAL

Delayed Start - Virtual Reality

Participants will receive usual care in the hospital and outside of the hospital for 8 weeks. After the 8 week post-discharge period, participants will use a Meta Quest virtual reality headset and play video games for exercise and mindfulness for an 8 week period.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
8 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-06-27
Primary Completion
2025-12-01
Completion
2026-03-16

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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