Virtual Reality for Improving Symptoms in Palliative Care
Western University, Canada
15 participants
Aug 1, 2023
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
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
Inclusion Criteria2
- at least 18 years or older
- admitted to Hospice for Specialty Palliative Care
Exclusion Criteria6
- Palliative Performance Scale (PPS) ≤ 20%
- severe cognitive impairment leading to inability to provide ESAS scores for 5 key symptoms measured in this study
- severe visual and/or hearing impairment preventing use of VR (glasses and hearing aids may be worn during VR sessions and do not exclude participation)
- absolute inability to sit
- paralysis of an upper limb
- participant dies before VR experience
Interventions
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)
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NCT05197894