CompletedNot Applicable

Improving Patient Experience: BMBA

United States60 participantsStarted 2022-12-05

Plain-language summary

This study seeks to determine if patients undergoing a bone marrow biopsy/aspiration (BMBA) procedure who receive distraction techniques have lower levels of distress and pain, and higher post-procedure satisfaction, compared to those receiving standard-of-care. Intervention 1 is guided meditation in a virtual reality (VR) headset. Intervention 2 is comprised of environmental changes to the room (via nature-themed decals) and music.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Provide signed and dated informed consent form * Willing to comply with all study procedures * Over 18 years of age * Prior history of at least 1 (one) BMBA at Jefferson outpatient oncology office within the past 2 (two) years * Visiting the Jefferson outpatient oncology office for a BMBA procedure during the study duration Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to read questions in English * Inability to answer questions autonomously * History of vertigo * Legal blindness in both eyes * Severe or profound hearing loss, or deafness

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?

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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

Distress score

Timeframe: Within 10 minutes pre-procedure

Distress score

Timeframe: Within 10 minutes post-procedure

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05690230

SponsorThomas Jefferson University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-01-29

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