Virtual reality goggles could ease cancer Patients' procedure fears
NCT ID NCT07384741
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset during PICC line placement can reduce anxiety and pain in cancer patients. About 120 adults will be randomly assigned to either receive VR plus standard care or standard care alone. The goal is to see if this non-drug approach improves the overall experience of the procedure.
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Istituto Oncologico Veneto (IOV) c/o Ospedale San Giacomo, Via dei Carpani, 16/Z, 31033 Castelfranco Veneto (TV).
Castelfranco Veneto, Italy, 31033, Italy
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