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ONC-MM-2407: The Effect of Virtual Reality Headsets on Pain and Anxiety in the Peri and Post Bone Marrow Biopsy Period
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Summary
The purpose of this research study is to see if a virtual reality (VR) headset is useful in reducing physical discomfort and anxiety experienced by patients who are scheduled to undergo a bone marrow biopsy (BMB) and/or bone marrow aspiration (BMA).
Official title: The Effect of Virtual Reality Headsets on Pain and Anxiety in the Peri and Post Bone Marrow Biopsy Period
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
160
Start Date
2026-01-23
Completion Date
2028-02
Last Updated
2026-03-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Standard of Care
Standard of care for a bone marrow biopsy/bone marrow aspiration includes routine site-specific lidocaine anesthetic.
Virtual Reality intervention
Participants will wear the VR headset (Quest 3 by Meta) during your bone marrow procedure.
Locations (1)
Levine Cancer Insitute
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States