Virtual reality during prostate biopsy to ease discomfort
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using a virtual reality headset during a prostate biopsy can make the experience more comfortable. If you are having this procedure with local anesthesia, you might feel less anxious or distracted during it.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a man aged 18 or older.
- You are scheduled for a prostate biopsy through the perineum (the area between the scrotum and anus) using local anesthesia.
- You can see and hear well enough to use a virtual reality headset.
- You do not have epilepsy or a history of seizures.
- You are not prone to severe motion sickness or cybersickness (dizziness from virtual reality).
- You do not have a severe psychiatric condition that could interfere with the study.
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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