Virtual reality for anxiety during CT-guided biopsy
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset during a CT-guided biopsy can help lower anxiety. If you are having this procedure while awake, you may be able to use VR to feel more comfortable.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a CT-guided biopsy (a needle test with a CT scanner) while awake and only using local anesthetic (numbing medicine).
- You are not taking any anxiety or pain medicine regularly.
- You can see and hear well enough to use a VR headset.
- You do not have conditions like dementia, seizures, dizziness, or a recent head injury that could be made worse by VR.
- You speak Italian or English.
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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