TerminatedNot Applicable

Virtual Reality Education Module in Reducing Anxiety and Increasing Knowledge in Patients With Prostate Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy

Stopped: The study expired at the IRB

23 participantsStarted 2014-08-06

Plain-language summary

This pilot clinical trial studies a virtual reality education module in reducing anxiety and increasing knowledge in patients with prostate cancer undergoing radiation therapy. A virtual reality education module may be useful in helping patients understand what they can expect to happen during their radiation treatments and help reduce stress relating to the radiation treatments.

Who can participate

Sex

MALE

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * English speaking males capable of giving informed consent * Must be able to read English language * Receiving pre-treatment cone beam and volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) for prostate cancer on the "A" or "B" treatment machines at the Bodine Center * Must be able to walk two city blocks * Must not have any auditory or visual deficits Exclusion Criteria: * If inclusion criteria are not met * Previous radiation therapy treatment * Employment in radiation oncology

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Standard deviation for difference in questionnaire response from pre-education to post-education

Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 2 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03318367

SponsorSidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-06-03

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Sex

MALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.