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Virtual Reality Education for Radiation Therapy Patients

NCT07598851 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 84

Last updated 2026-05-20

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Summary

Radiation therapy is an important treatment for cancer, but patients receiving radiation therapy for the first time may experience anxiety because they are unfamiliar with the treatment process, equipment, and possible side effects. This study evaluated whether a 360-degree virtual reality patient education program could improve radiation therapy knowledge and reduce anxiety and depression among first-time radiation therapy patients. Participants received either virtual reality education or conventional nurse-led education. Knowledge, anxiety, and depression were assessed before and after the educational intervention.

Conditions

  • Cancer
  • Radiation Therapy
  • Patient Education

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Conventional Nurse-Led Patient Education

Participants received standard face-to-face patient education delivered by nurses before radiation therapy. The education included explanations of radiation therapy procedures, treatment preparation, treatment environment, and side-effect management.

BEHAVIORAL

360-Degree Virtual Reality Patient Education

Participants received a 360-degree virtual reality patient education module before radiation therapy. The module introduced the radiation therapy environment, treatment procedures, preparation, and side-effect management using a head-mounted display.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Asia University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-11-06
Primary Completion
2025-08-05
Completion
2025-08-05

Countries

  • Taiwan

Study Locations

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