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The purpose of this research study is to investigate the impact of virtual reality experiences on individuals undergoing radiotherapy, aiming to assess whether this immersive technology can reduce anxiety and enhance patient overall treatment satisfaction. By comparing different virtual reality techniques and a standard informational video, the study seeks to identify optimal strategies for leveraging virtual reality to improve the patient experience during radiotherapy.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Informational Video | Active Comparator | Participants in this group will watch a two-dimensional (2D) informational video that explains the radiation treatment process. Total participation is up to 8 weeks. |
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| Virtual Reality: 1st Person Perspective | Experimental | Participants in this group will have a virtual reality experience presented from a first-person perspective. Participants will wear a Meta Quest Pro virtual reality headset, immersing themselves in a scenario that replicates the radiation treatment process. Total participation is up to 8 weeks. |
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| Virtual Reality: 3rd Person Perspective | Experimental | Participants in this group will wear a Meta Quest Pro virtual reality headset and use virtual reality to observe the radiation treatment scenario from a standing position within the room, enabling them to witness both the CT scan and radiation machine from an external viewpoint. Total participation is up to 8 weeks. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Two Dimensional (2D) Informational Video | Behavioral | A 30-minute informational video. The two dimensional (2D) video provides information about the radiotherapy process. Participants will receive this one-time intervention in-person, prior to treatment. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in Level of Anxiety measured by scores on the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) | The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) is a brief and widely used self-assessment tool validated to measure anxiety in individuals undergoing medical therapy or other stressful experiences. The scale consists of 20 items, with separate scales for trait and state. Scores on the Likert scale, ranging from 0 to 4, provide an assessment of symptom severity in patients dealing with various medical conditions (state) as well as baseline status (trait). Higher scores indicate higher levels of anxiety. | Baseline, up to 2 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in Level of Anxiety measured by scores on the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) | The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) is a brief and widely used self-assessment tool validated to measure anxiety in individuals undergoing medical therapy or other stressful experiences. The scale consists of 20 items, with separate scales for trait and state. Scores on the Likert scale, ranging from 0 to 4, provide an assessment of symptom severity in patients dealing with various medical conditions (state) as well as baseline status (trait). Higher scores indicate higher levels of anxiety. |
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Benjamin J Rich, MD | Contact | 305-243-4200 | brich@miami.edu | |
| Crystal Chen, PhD | Contact | 305-243-4200 | ccc257@miami.edu |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Benjamin J Rich, MD | University of Miami | Principal Investigator |
| Crystal Chen, PhD | University of Miami | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| University of Miami | Recruiting | Miami | Florida | 33136 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
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| D001008 | Anxiety Disorders |
| D009369 | Neoplasms |
| ID | Term |
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| D001523 | Mental Disorders |
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| First-Person Virtual Reality Video | Behavioral | A 30-minute virtual reality video, experienced through a headset, provides an immersive portrayal of the radiotherapy process from a first-person perspective. Participants will receive this one-time intervention in-person, prior to treatment. |
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| Third-Person Virtual Reality Video | Behavioral | A 30-minute virtual reality video, experienced through a headset, provides an immersive portrayal of the radiotherapy process from a third-person perspective. Participants will receive this one-time intervention in-person, prior to treatment. |
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| Baseline, up to 8 weeks |
| Change in Radiation Oncology Knowledge Assessment Survey (ROKAS) | Radiation Oncology Knowledge Assessment Survey (ROKAS) is a questionnaire designed to evaluate patient understanding of the radiotherapy treatment process. It consists of questions tailored to assess knowledge related to radiation therapy, including about procedures and potential side effects associated with treatment. ROKAS score ranges from 0-11 with higher scores indicating higher knowledge of radiation oncology. | baseline, up to 1 day (after intervention) |
| Change in Health-Related Quality of Life measured by the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G) Questionnaire | The absolute difference score on the FACT-G will be compared between the arms. The FACT-G is a 27-item questionnaire that covers four health-related quality of life (HR-QOL) sub-domains: physical, social, emotional, and functional well-being. Each of the questions will be scored on a scale from 0 (Not at all) to 4 (Very much) using a manual scoring template in which some items are reverse scored. Higher scored indicate better HR-QOL. | Baseline, up to 8 weeks |