Actively Recruiting
ONC-MM-2407: The Effect of Virtual Reality Headsets on Pain and Anxiety in the Peri and Post Bone Marrow Biopsy Period
Led by Wake Forest University Health Sciences · Updated on 2026-03-24
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
105 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
W
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Lead Sponsor
A
Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this research study is to see if a virtual reality (VR) headset is useful in reducing physical discomfort and anxiety experienced by patients who are scheduled to undergo a bone marrow biopsy (BMB) and/or bone marrow aspiration (BMA).
CONDITIONS
Official Title
ONC-MM-2407: The Effect of Virtual Reality Headsets on Pain and Anxiety in the Peri and Post Bone Marrow Biopsy Period
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Ability to understand and willingly sign informed consent
- Age 18 years or older at time of consent
- Scheduled for outpatient bone marrow biopsy and/or aspiration
- Suspected or diagnosed with malignant blood disease such as leukemia or lymphoma
- Ability to read and understand English
- Ability to comply with study procedures for entire study duration as judged by investigator
You will not qualify if you...
- Currently prescribed painkillers or anxiety medications before the procedure
- Known intolerance to VR devices, significant motion sickness, seizures, vestibular disorders, or certain heart conditions
- Presence of pacemakers, defibrillators, hearing aids, or other implanted medical devices
- Planned bone marrow biopsy via Interventional Radiology or inpatient admission
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Levine Cancer Insitute
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28204
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
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Courtney Schepel
CONTACT
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Cindy Varga, MD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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