Virtual reality for better quality of life during chemo
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests if using virtual reality during chemotherapy sessions can improve your quality of life. It's for people who are about to start their first round of IV chemo and have sessions lasting more than 30 minutes.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have not had chemotherapy before
- You are scheduled to start your first IV chemo treatment
- You understand French or English
- Your chemo sessions are expected to last longer than 30 minutes for the first 3 cycles
- You do not have epilepsy, severe motion sickness, or certain other conditions
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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