RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06541587

Smart VR Mindfulness for Breast Cancer: Integrating Biofeedback and Evaluating Chemotherapy Effectiveness

Smart Virtual Reality Mindfulness System for Breast Cancer Chemotherapy: Integrating Stress Reduction Combined Multimodal Biofeedback and Clinical Effectiveness Evaluation

Sponsor

Hsin Yi Lu

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Mar 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Breast Cancer Chemotherapy Virtual Reality Mindfulness

Summary

Breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy often face significant physical and emotional symptoms, with stress contributing to symptom severity. This study investigates the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based virtual reality (VR) intervention in reducing stress and symptom severity. A total of 60 participants will be stratified and randomized into three groups: mindfulness-based VR, mindfulness-based audio, and control. Data will be analyzed using generalized estimating equations and machine learning. The goal is to improve understanding and quality of care for cancer patients by evaluating the potential benefits of mindfulness-based VR interventions.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This trial is testing a virtual reality (VR) mindfulness program that uses biofeedback — real-time body signals like heart rate — to guide meditation sessions for women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. The goal is to reduce anxiety and stress during treatment while also exploring whether a calmer mental state may influence how well chemotherapy works. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older diagnosed with breast cancer (stages I–III) - You are currently receiving your first inpatient chemotherapy course (before or after surgery) - You can communicate in Mandarin and are literate - You have no history of motion sickness, epilepsy, cognitive problems, psychiatric disorders, or addiction - You have not previously tried mindfulness-based therapy **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have prior experience with mindfulness programs - You have motion sickness, epilepsy, or cognitive/psychiatric conditions - You cannot communicate in Mandarin Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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