Virtual reality help for Black men with new prostate cancer
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study tests if a virtual reality tool can help newly diagnosed Black men understand their prostate cancer better and feel more supported. You would use the VR tool to learn about your diagnosis and treatment options.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are Black or African American
- You were diagnosed with prostate cancer in the last 2 months
- You are a patient at a participating clinic or one of our community partner sites
- You agree to join the study
- You can speak, read, and write in 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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