Virtual Reality Program for Palliative Care Patients
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This pilot study tests whether a specially designed virtual reality program can help improve comfort and quality of life for patients in palliative care (care focused on comfort when cure is not the goal). You would use the VR program during your hospital stay to see if it's safe and helpful.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old and currently hospitalized in the palliative care unit at Strasbourg Hospital
- Your doctors estimate you have at least one month of life expectancy based on your current health
- You score 26 or higher on a brief thinking and memory test (Montreal Cognitive Assessment)
- You can tolerate virtual reality without significant discomfort after a short practice session
- You do not have uncontrolled epilepsy or severe vision/hearing problems that would prevent using VR
- You are affiliated with French Social Security or similar health protection system
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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