Virtual reality guided imagery for breast cancer chemotherapy
Part of Cancer, Mental health, Pain, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) with guided imagery—like calming visual scenes—can help reduce pain, anxiety, and fatigue in women with breast cancer who are starting chemotherapy. If you join, you'll use a VR headset during your treatment sessions to see if it makes you feel better.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 or older.
- You have been diagnosed with breast cancer (stage I, II, or III).
- You have had surgery and are about to start your first cycle of chemotherapy (with or without additional biologic therapy).
- You can read, write, and communicate effectively.
- You are willing and able to use a virtual reality (VR) headset (no serious vision or hearing problems).
- You have not used VR-guided relaxation before, and you are not currently in another relaxation or meditation program.
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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