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Radiotherapy Patient Education With Virtual Reality

NCT06506435 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 150

Last updated 2025-12-19

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Summary

The purpose of this research study is to investigate the impact of virtual reality experiences on individuals undergoing radiotherapy, aiming to assess whether this immersive technology can reduce anxiety and enhance patient overall treatment satisfaction. By comparing different virtual reality techniques and a standard informational video, the study seeks to identify optimal strategies for leveraging virtual reality to improve the patient experience during radiotherapy.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Two Dimensional (2D) Informational Video

A 30-minute informational video. The two dimensional (2D) video provides information about the radiotherapy process. Participants will receive this one-time intervention in-person, prior to treatment.

BEHAVIORAL

First-Person Virtual Reality Video

A 30-minute virtual reality video, experienced through a headset, provides an immersive portrayal of the radiotherapy process from a first-person perspective. Participants will receive this one-time intervention in-person, prior to treatment.

BEHAVIORAL

Third-Person Virtual Reality Video

A 30-minute virtual reality video, experienced through a headset, provides an immersive portrayal of the radiotherapy process from a third-person perspective. Participants will receive this one-time intervention in-person, prior to treatment.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Miami

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Benjamin J Rich, MD · University of Miami

  • Crystal Chen, PhD · University of Miami

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-12-04
Primary Completion
2026-12-31
Completion
2026-12-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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Diseases

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