Progressive Muscle Relaxation Delivered Via Virtual Reality - an Intervention for Patients Underg… (NCT07649512) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation Delivered Via Virtual Reality - an Intervention for Patients Undergoing Cellular Therapy
United States40 participantsStarted 2026-08
Plain-language summary
Patients planned for cellular therapy supplementation such as CAR-T or stem cell transplant who are admitted for atleast 7 days in patient. During that time of admission, patients enrolled will complete a once daily, virtual reality guided progressive muscle relaxation program. Various validated QOL tools will be utilized to assess study results.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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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
. Able to provide informed consent
. Age greater than or equal to 18 years old
. Either have a planned admission or already be admitted to the in-patient oncology ward (3NW) with cellular therapy needs.
. Able to understand English
. Able to sit-up in bed or bedside chair space to utilize VR device at the time of enrollment
. Able to utilize VR device and computer/laptop to access necessary resources for participation
. Performance Status as defined by European Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) score of 0-2
Exclusion criteria
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.
1This trial is testing a virtual reality progressive muscle relaxation program during cellular therapy — is cellular therapy even being considered as part of my treatment plan, and would I be a candidate for a study like this?
2Since this trial is listed as 'not yet recruiting,' how long do you think it might be before it opens to patients, and should I be focusing on other options in the meantime?
3The study seems to be mainly measuring whether patients actually stick with the VR program rather than whether it improves outcomes — what does that mean for what I'd actually learn about whether this approach helps people in my situation?
4Progressive muscle relaxation during cellular therapy is meant to support well-being during a demanding treatment — how does that fit with the physical and mental challenges you'd expect me to face during that process, and is there anything about my specific condition that might make this harder to participate in?
5Are there existing non-VR relaxation or psychological support programs already available to me during treatment that I could access now, rather than waiting for this trial to open??
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
1
Recruitment, Retention, and Adherence Rates of VR-Guided Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) Intervention
Timeframe: Enrollment through completion of the 7-day intervention period.
. Recent use of immersive VR programs for stress relief and/or entertainment (more than 2 days/week within the past 3 months)
. Participation in another stress-reduction type interventional study within the past 3 months
. Current or history of seizure, epilepsy, or other known severe neurological or mental health disorders
. Clinical Sensitivity to flashing light or motion or having balance disorders previously diagnosed
. Having another medical condition or co-morbidity that may prevent use of VR program or physical materials (e.g., visual or hearing problems, open sores, wounds, skin rash on face, or active infection)
. Patients with concern for neurotoxicity or acute treatment related neurological issues such as ICANS. ICANS grade 1 maybe eligible to re-enter trial. ICANS grade 2 or greater would be permanently excluded.