RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05197894

Virtual Reality for Improving Symptoms in Palliative Care

Sponsor

Western University, Canada

Enrollment

15 participants

Start Date

Aug 1, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Cancer and Non-cancer Hospice Patients

Summary

The objective of this study is to determine whether VR can ameliorate symptoms for palliative care patients within a hospice setting. We also aim to verify the efficacy with a larger sample size than previously shown, as well as extend the population to include non-cancer patients receiving Hospice care. We will further attempt to delineate whether there is a sustainability of symptomatic improvement one week after VR experiences.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether virtual reality (VR) experiences can help relieve pain, anxiety, and other difficult symptoms for patients receiving palliative (comfort-focused) care in a hospice setting. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older - You are admitted to a hospice or specialty palliative care unit **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your health has declined to a very low functional level (less than 20% on a palliative performance scale) - You have severe cognitive impairment that prevents you from rating your symptoms - You have severe vision or hearing problems that prevent VR use - You are unable to sit up at all or have paralysis of an upper limb Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DEVICEVirtual Reality

The intervention is a Virtual Reality experience within a selected application using an Oculus Quest 2 ©, as previously in the relevant intervention arm.

Locations(1)

The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

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