RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06456411

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and Virtual Reality Relaxation Programs for Pain Management in Patients With Cancer

Real-Time Evaluation of Severity of Perceived Pain in Patients With Cancer by Using Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS), and Investigation of Pain Relief Utilizing Virtual Reality Technologies

Sponsor

Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Enrollment

410 participants

Start Date

Jul 12, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Breast Carcinoma Kidney Carcinoma Carcinoma

Summary

This study aims to develop objective tools for assessing perceived pain severity in cancer patients and survivors, evaluate the sustained effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions such as virtual reality in reducing pain and medication use, and create tools for the early detection of neuropathy. Wireless, non-invasive neuroimaging methods, including functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), will be used to support these objectives

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether virtual reality (VR) relaxation programs combined with a brain activity scan (fNIRS — a painless light-based brain scanner) can help reduce pain in cancer patients. Researchers want to see if VR can calm the brain and reduce how much pain people feel. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older - You are a cancer patient at any stage of treatment (diagnosis, chemotherapy, surgery, recovery, or remission) - You are experiencing acute (short-term) pain related to your cancer or its treatment - You are able to sit still for about 20 minutes (for some groups) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are under 18 - You cannot tolerate the required position during the session - Other conditions prevent safe participation Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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