Virtual reality for cancer pain and opioid use
Part of Cancer, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if using virtual reality can help manage chronic cancer pain and reduce the amount of opioid pain medicine needed. You would use a VR headset at home and report how you feel.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have an active solid tumor cancer diagnosis
- You have had cancer-related pain for at least 3 months, rated moderate to severe (4 or higher on a 0 to 10 pain scale)
- You currently take prescribed opioid pain medicines (long-acting, short-acting, or both)
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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