Virtual reality for anxiety during radiation therapy
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset during radiation therapy can reduce anxiety. It is for people with prostate, breast, lung, or head and neck cancer who will have at least 15 radiation sessions.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You have prostate, breast, lung, or head and neck cancer and plan to receive 15 or more radiation treatments using low-energy beams (10 MV or less).
- You have not had radiation therapy before.
- You do not have brain tumors, cancer near your sinuses, eyes, nose, or ears that might block the VR headset.
- You do not have epilepsy, severe motion sickness, severe uncorrected vision or hearing problems, or seizures.
- 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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