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Radiotherapy Patient Education With Virtual Reality
Sponsor: University of Miami
Summary
The purpose of this research study is to investigate the impact of virtual reality experiences on individuals undergoing radiotherapy, aiming to assess whether this immersive technology can reduce anxiety and enhance patient overall treatment satisfaction. By comparing different virtual reality techniques and a standard informational video, the study seeks to identify optimal strategies for leveraging virtual reality to improve the patient experience during radiotherapy.
Official title: RADIOACTIVE - Radiotherapy Patient Education With Virtual Reality
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
150
Start Date
2024-12-04
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2025-12-19
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Two Dimensional (2D) Informational Video
A 30-minute informational video. The two dimensional (2D) video provides information about the radiotherapy process. Participants will receive this one-time intervention in-person, prior to treatment.
First-Person Virtual Reality Video
A 30-minute virtual reality video, experienced through a headset, provides an immersive portrayal of the radiotherapy process from a first-person perspective. Participants will receive this one-time intervention in-person, prior to treatment.
Third-Person Virtual Reality Video
A 30-minute virtual reality video, experienced through a headset, provides an immersive portrayal of the radiotherapy process from a third-person perspective. Participants will receive this one-time intervention in-person, prior to treatment.
Locations (1)
University of Miami
Miami, Florida, United States