Clinical trial for Cancer
Official title Cognitive Behavioral Theory-assisted Virtual Reality for Chronic CANcer Pain (VR-CAN)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07318519
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study will see if the VR program is safe, easy to use, and helpful for pain relief compared to a regular video on a tablet.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have ongoing pain from cancer and can use a computer or tablet.
- What's involved
- Participants will use the VR headset and follow guided therapy sessions, then watch a video on a tablet as a comparison. They will also share their thoughts about the experience.
- Time commitment
- The trial lasts a few weeks, with several short visits or sessions to try the VR and tablet programs and give feedback.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
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 at least 18 years old
- cancer diagnosis, undergoing treatment
- chronic cancer pain (i.e., cancer pain at least 3 months duration) with baseline pain severity at least 4/10 (where 0=no pain, 10=worst pain)
You likely can't join if
- intractable nausea/vomiting, motion sickness, seizures/epilepsy, and/or cranial structures/abnormalities preventing VR headset use
- moderate-severe pain of non-cancer etiology
- enrolled in another pain study
- unable to complete survey measures or interviews in English or Spanish
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
- Durham, North Carolina, 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; Durham, North Carolina, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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