Clinical trial for Cancer
Official title Digital Intervention for Symptom Management in Cancer and Opioid Sparing Using Virtual Reality (DISCOVR) Study
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07228377
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is looking at how well virtual reality works for cancer pain. It also checks if people find the headset easy and pleasant to use.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you have cancer and deal with ongoing pain.
- What's involved
- You would wear a virtual reality headset at home. You would share your thoughts on how the experience felt.
- Time commitment
- The study involves using the headset and sharing your feedback over time.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- age ≥18 years old
- living with active cancer diagnosis (any solid tumor type)
- report chronic cancer pain (≥3 months) with baseline severity moderate-severe (i.e., self-report pain score (SRPS) ≥4/10, where 0=no pain, 10=worst...
- prescribed chronic opioid therapies (may be long-acting formulations, short-acting formulations, or both)
You likely can't join if
- history of intractable nausea/vomiting, motion sickness, seizures/epilepsy, and/or cranial structure abnormalities preventing VR headset use
- moderate-severe pain of non-cancer etiology (e.g., chronic lumbago)
- enrolled in another pain study
- unable to complete surveys in English or Spanish.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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