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New treatment option for Head and Neck Carcinoma
Official title Virtual Reality Interventions for the Improvement of Depression, Anxiety and Pain in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer and Caregivers
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06985784
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This clinical trial tests how well a three-dimensional (3D) mindfulness virtual reality (VR) versus (vs) two-dimensional (2D) non-immersive interventions works in improving depression, anxiety, pain, and/or stress in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) undergoing radiation or chemoradiation (C/RT), and their caregivers. HNC patients undergoing C/RT can experience higher levels of depression, anxiety, distress and pain that negatively impact their quality of life.
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. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- PATIENTS: Documented informed consent of the participant and/or legally authorized representative
- Assent, when appropriate, will be obtained per institutional guidelines
- PATIENTS: ≥ 18 years
- PATIENTS: Self-reported normal or corrected to normal vision and hearing
- PATIENTS: Ambulatory (permitted to use walking aids such as cane or crutch)
You likely can't join if
- PATIENTS: An employee who is under the direct/ indirect supervision of the principal investigator (PI)/ a co-investigator/ the study manager
- PATIENTS: A direct study team member
- PATIENTS: Inability to complete the surveys
- PATIENTS: Serious mental illness
- PATIENTS: Previous head and neck cancer treatment
- PATIENTS: History of any psychiatric disease treatment with anti-depressants, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic pain...
See the full eligibility criteria
- PATIENTS: Documented informed consent of the participant and/or legally authorized representative
- Assent, when appropriate, will be obtained per institutional guidelines
- PATIENTS: ≥ 18 years
- PATIENTS: Self-reported normal or corrected to normal vision and hearing
- PATIENTS: Ambulatory (permitted to use walking aids such as cane or crutch)
- PATIENTS: Ability to read and understand English for questionnaires
- PATIENTS: Scheduled to undergo C/RT for their HNC
- CAREGIVERS: Documented informed consent of the participant and/or legally authorized representative
- Assent, when appropriate, will be obtained per institutional guidelines
- CAREGIVERS: ≥ 18 years
- CAREGIVERS: Self-reported normal or corrected to normal vision and hearing
- CAREGIVERS: Ability to read and understand English for questionnaires
- CAREGIVERS: A care giver identified by the patient and defined as a person who knows the patient well and is involved in the patient's medical care
- PATIENTS: An employee who is under the direct/ indirect supervision of the principal investigator (PI)/ a co-investigator/ the study manager
- PATIENTS: A direct study team member
- PATIENTS: Inability to complete the surveys
- PATIENTS: Serious mental illness
- PATIENTS: Previous head and neck cancer treatment
- PATIENTS: History of any psychiatric disease treatment with anti-depressants, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic pain (\> 3 months)
- PATIENTS: Cancer in or around the eyes or ears; visual, hearing or cognitive impairment
- CAREGIVERS: An employee who is under the direct/ indirect supervision of the PI/ a co-investigator/ the study manager
- CAREGIVERS: A direct study team member
- CAREGIVERS: Inability to complete the surveys
- CAREGIVERS: Serious mental illness
- CAREGIVERS: History of any psychiatric disease treatment with anti-depressants, substance abuse, PTSD
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Duarte, California, 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 - 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. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Duarte, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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