Effect of Virtual Reality-Guided Imagery on Pain, Anxiety, and Fatigue in Cancer Patients Undergo… (NCT07677436) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Virtual Reality-Guided Imagery on Pain, Anxiety, and Fatigue in Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy
Iraq108 participantsStarted 2026-07-01
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality-guided imagery in reducing pain, anxiety, and fatigue among female breast cancer patients undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving virtual reality-guided imagery in addition to routine care, or a control group receiving routine care
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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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:
* Female patients aged 18 years or older.
* Histologically confirmed breast cancer.
* Stage I, II, or III breast cancer.
* Underwent surgery as the initial treatment and are scheduled to receive the first cycle of adjuvant chemotherapy, with or without biologic therapy (e.g., AC or TC regimens).
* Able to read, write, and communicate.
* Able and willing to use a virtual reality headset.
* Able to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Visual or hearing impairment that prevents the use of virtual reality.
* Serious neurological or psychiatric disorders.
* Current participation in other non-pharmacological interventions (e.g., meditation or relaxation therapy) that could influence the study outcomes.
* Previous experience with virtual reality-guided imagery.
* Use of analgesics, anxiolytics, or other medications during the intervention that may affect the study outcomes.
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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Pain intensity
Timeframe: Baseline; immediately after the first intervention; before the second intervention (Week 3); immediately after the second intervention (Week 3)