Virtual Reality at End-of-life (NCT06149429) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Virtual Reality at End-of-life
United States9 participantsStarted 2023-10-23
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this research is to determine the effect that repeated, personalized virtual reality experiences have on symptom severity, comparing self-reported symptom severity both pre and post each session, and overtime across sessions. Researchers will also determine if this intervention results in a high rating of presence in VR, and if presence is related to the magnitude of the change in symptoms.
Who can participate
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Healthy volunteers are not applicable to this study as they study focuses on pain and symptom management at end-of-life through the virtual reality experience.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients who are hospice care eligible as defined by the Medicare Hospice benefit and receive hospice or palliative care from Hospice and Palliative Care Buffalo.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Their Palliative Performance Score (PPS) is below 30.
* They are not cognitively intact (display symptoms of delirium or senility, or have a cognitive diagnosis such as Alzheimer's or Dementia) as measured by the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) (Inouye et al., 1990)
* They have hearing, vision, or speech impairments that are uncorrected.
* They have current symptoms of or a history of dizziness, nausea, headaches, migraines, seizures, or motion sickness.
* They do not speak English.
* They are not 18 years old.
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
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Edmonton Symptom Assessment System - Revised (ESAS)