Smart VR mindfulness for breast cancer patients on chemo
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) mindfulness program that responds to your heartbeat can help reduce stress and improve how well chemotherapy works for breast cancer. You will use a special VR headset during your hospital stay.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with breast cancer (stage I, II, or III)
- You are receiving your first course of chemotherapy (either before or after surgery)
- You can speak and read Mandarin, and you do not have motion sickness, epilepsy, or a history of substance abuse
- You have never done a mindfulness program before
- You own a smartphone that can install apps and you can use it on your own
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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