Virtual reality for pain and anxiety during bone marrow biopsy
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests if using a virtual reality headset during and after a bone marrow biopsy can help reduce pain and anxiety. If you are scheduled for this procedure, you may be able to participate.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for an outpatient bone marrow biopsy or aspiration.
- You have or are suspected of having a blood cancer, such as leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma.
- You can read and understand English.
- You are not already taking pain or anxiety medication specifically for this procedure.
- You do not have a history of seizures, motion sickness, or certain heart conditions, and you do not have a pacemaker, defibrillator, hearing aid, or other implanted medical device.
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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