Virtual reality to reduce anxiety before cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if using virtual reality before surgery can help lower anxiety in cancer patients. You would participate while waiting for your operation at the hospital.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You can speak and read English
- You have a cancer diagnosis
- You are scheduled or being scheduled for cancer surgery under general anesthesia at Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg
- You do not have any vision, hearing, or movement problems that would prevent you from using virtual reality
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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