Virtual reality for pain relief in advanced breast cancer
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if using virtual reality (VR) guided imagery can help manage cancer pain better in patients with stage III or IV breast cancer. You would wear a VR headset for 5 days during your hospital stay to see if it eases your pain.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with stage III or IV breast cancer.
- You are currently staying in the hospital for at least 5 days.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have cancer-related pain.
- You can hear and see well enough to use a VR headset, and do not have a history of seizures, epilepsy, motion sickness, or injuries on your face, neck, or eyes that would make wearing it unsafe.
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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