VR and scents tested to ease anxiety of prostate cancer biopsy

NCT ID NCT06296147

Summary

This study aims to see if using a virtual reality headset, an aromatherapy patch, or both can help men feel less pain, fear, and embarrassment during a prostate biopsy. Researchers will compare these methods to the current standard of care. About 208 men scheduled for this procedure will be randomly assigned to one of the four groups and report their experience afterward.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Shadyside Hospital

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    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232, United States

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