Radiotherapy Patient Education With Virtual Reality

NCT ID: NCT06506435

Last Updated: 2025-12-19

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

150 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-12-04

Study Completion Date

2026-12-31

Brief Summary

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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.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Anxiety Cancer

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Informational Video

Participants in this group will watch a two-dimensional (2D) informational video that explains the radiation treatment process. Total participation is up to 8 weeks.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Two Dimensional (2D) Informational Video

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

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.

Virtual Reality: 1st Person Perspective

Participants in this group will have a virtual reality experience presented from a first-person perspective. Participants will wear a Meta Quest Pro virtual reality headset, immersing themselves in a scenario that replicates the radiation treatment process. Total participation is up to 8 weeks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

First-Person Virtual Reality Video

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

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.

Virtual Reality: 3rd Person Perspective

Participants in this group will wear a Meta Quest Pro virtual reality headset and use virtual reality to observe the radiation treatment scenario from a standing position within the room, enabling them to witness both the CT scan and radiation machine from an external viewpoint. Total participation is up to 8 weeks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Third-Person Virtual Reality Video

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

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.

Interventions

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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.

Intervention Type 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.

Intervention Type 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.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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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
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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University of Miami

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Benjamin Rich

Assistant Professor of Clinical

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Benjamin J Rich, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Miami

Crystal Chen, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Miami

Locations

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University of Miami

Miami, Florida, United States

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Benjamin J Rich, MD

Role: CONTACT

Phone: 305-243-4200

Email: [email protected]

Crystal Chen, PhD

Role: CONTACT

Phone: 305-243-4200

Email: [email protected]

Facility Contacts

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Benjamin J Rich, MD

Role: primary

Crystal Chen, PhD

Role: backup

Other Identifiers

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20240355

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id