VR goggles could take the edge off painful cancer biopsies

NCT ID NCT07203534

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study is testing whether wearing a virtual reality headset during a bone marrow biopsy can help reduce pain and anxiety. About 160 adults with blood cancers will be randomly assigned to use VR or standard care. The goal is to see if a simple, non-drug distraction can make the procedure more comfortable.

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  • Levine Cancer Insitute

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    Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204, United States

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