Boosting Comfort with Virtual Reality for Digestive Cancer Pain Relief
NCT04907643 · RecruitingThis study looks at how virtual reality (VR) can help people with cancer in the digestive system who have pain. Many patients experience ongoing belly pain that can affect their daily life. The study will compare different types of VR experiences to see which helps reduce pain and improve quality of life. It aims to gather data from patients using VR technology over a 60-day period.
Locations and contact
This trial is running at 1 location in the United States. It is currently recruiting.
United States1 location · 1 recruiting
- Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles, CaliforniaRecruiting
Who can join
Adults aged 18 to 99 with a type of cancer in the digestive system and ongoing pain can participate. The study is open to both men and women. Some people cannot join if they have certain health conditions or brain tumors, or if they cannot understand the consent form. The trial team will confirm who is eligible to join.
What happens during the trial
Participants will be placed into one of three groups by chance. One group will use skills-based VR to learn coping techniques. Another group will use distraction-based VR to take their mind off the pain. The third group will use a non-immersive VR with basic videos. Everyone will use a VR headset and will be asked to use it daily for four weeks. They will also track their activity with a Fitbit and answer weekly questionnaires.
The trial team
The trial is led by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, with help from the National Cancer Institute and the University of California, Los Angeles. The main doctors overseeing the study are Brennan Spiegel, MD, MSHS, and Scott Irwin, MD, PhD.
Important dates
The trial started on October 5, 2021, and is expected to finish by March 16, 2027. It is currently enrolling new participants.
Additional information
The trial's ID number is NCT04907643. It is not in a specific phase but is looking at how well the treatment works and its safety. The study plans to include 360 participants, and it is FDA-regulated for the device used.
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