Virtual reality for chronic cancer pain
Part of Cancer, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) can help reduce chronic pain in people with cancer. If you have had cancer pain for at least three months and rate your pain as 4 or more out of 10, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a cancer diagnosis and be receiving cancer treatment
- Have had cancer pain for at least 3 months
- Rate your pain as 4 or higher on a 0–10 scale (with 10 being worst pain)
- No severe nausea, motion sickness, seizures, or head/neck problems that would prevent wearing a VR headset
- Not have moderate to severe pain from a cause other than cancer
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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