Actively Recruiting
Virtual Reality Headset and/or Aromatherapy for Patients Undergoing a Transperineal Prostate Biopsy
Led by University of Pittsburgh · Updated on 2026-01-16
208
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
101 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if a VR headset and/or aromatherapy can be used to reduce patient pain, anxiety, and embarrassment during a transperineal biopsy (TPBx) compared to standard of care (SOC). The primary objective is to evaluate differences in self-reported pain, fear, or embarrassment during and after the procedure between the VR Group, Aromatherapy Group, VR+Aromatherapy Group, and the Control group.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Virtual Reality Headset and/or Aromatherapy for Patients Undergoing a Transperineal Prostate Biopsy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patient is 18 years or older
- Patient is male
- Patient is due for a transperineal prostate biopsy
- Patient signed and dated informed consent form on Redcap agreeing to participate in the study
You will not qualify if you...
- Patient has a known psychiatric or mental illness that would impede use of the VR device or aromatherapy patch
- Patient has severe hearing or vision problems that would impair use of the VR headset (under the physician's discretion)
- Patient has a history of seizures or epilepsy or is on a medication that would lower the threshold for a seizure
- Patient has a history of reactions to noxious odors
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Shadyside Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15232
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
D
Divya Natesan
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
4
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