Virtual reality to help cancer patients feel better during treatment
Part of Cancer, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using virtual reality can help reduce stress, anxiety, and other emotional symptoms in people being treated for cancer. Patients undergoing chemotherapy, bone marrow transplant, or CAR-T therapy may be eligible.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with cancer at some point.
- You are between 18 and 90 years old.
- You are currently receiving chemotherapy, a bone marrow transplant, or CAR-T therapy in the hospital or as an outpatient.
- You do not have a history of certain mental health conditions like bipolar disorder, severe depression, anxiety disorder, PTSD, or schizophrenia.
- You have not had a past suicide attempt or serious thoughts of suicide.
- You have not had conditions like dizziness from inner ear problems, stroke, or seizures.
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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