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.
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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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