Virtual Reality to Reduce Anxiety During Cancer Chemotherapy in Children
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests whether wearing virtual reality headsets can help reduce anxiety and fear in children with cancer who need a spinal injection of chemotherapy (a needle procedure into the spine). The goal is to see if this distraction tool makes the experience less stressful for kids and their families.
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Who can take part
- Child must be between 4 and 10 years old
- Child has been diagnosed with cancer
- Child is scheduled to receive intrathecal chemotherapy (chemotherapy injected into the spinal fluid)
- Child can wear and tolerate virtual reality headsets comfortably
- Both the child and parents are willing and able to cooperate during the study
- Both child and parents consent to participate (agree in writing or verbally)
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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