Radiotherapy Patient Education With Virtual Reality (NCT06506435)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
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.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (4 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (9 items).
Location: University of Miami — Miami, Florida
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Prior radiation therapy
- Pregnant or nursing women
- Men or women of childbearing potential who are unwilling to employ adequate contraception
- Patients unable to consent or are prisoners
- Participants with impaired decision-making capacity
- Any serious illness or medical condition that would compromise patient safety during virtual reality as judged by the treating physician
- Unwilling or unable to watch virtual reality video
- Unwilling to fill out survey forms
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Miami — Miami, Florida
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.