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Radiotherapy Patient Education With Virtual Reality
NCT06506435 · University of Miami
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Official title
RADIOACTIVE - Radiotherapy Patient Education With Virtual Reality
About this study
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.
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Histologically proven cancer
2. ≥18 years of age
3. Able to speak and read English and/or Spanish
4. Receiving radiotherapy at the University of Miami
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Prior radiation therapy
2. Pregnant or nursing women
3. Men or women of childbearing potential who are unwilling to employ adequate contraception
4. Patients unable to consent or are prisoners
5. Participants with impaired decision-making capacity
6. Any serious illness or medical condition that would compromise patient safety during virtual reality as judged by the treating physician
7. Unwilling or unable to watch virtual reality video
8. Unwilling to fill out survey forms
Study design
Enrollment target: 150 participants
Allocation: randomized
Masking: none
Age groups: adult, older_adult
Timeline
Starts: 2024-12-04
Estimated completion: 2026-12-31
Last updated: 2025-12-19
Interventions
Behavioral: Two Dimensional (2D) Informational VideoBehavioral: First-Person Virtual Reality VideoBehavioral: Third-Person Virtual Reality Video
Primary outcomes
- • Change in Level of Anxiety measured by scores on the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) (Baseline, up to 2 weeks)
Sponsor
University of Miami · other
Contacts & investigators
ContactBenjamin J Rich, MD · contact · brich@miami.edu · 305-243-4200
ContactCrystal Chen, PhD · contact · ccc257@miami.edu · 305-243-4200
InvestigatorBenjamin J Rich, MD · principal_investigator, University of Miami
InvestigatorCrystal Chen, PhD · principal_investigator, University of Miami
All locations (1)
University of MiamiRecruiting
Miami, Florida, United States