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Virtual reality headsets tested to calm cancer patients during painful procedures

NCT ID NCT03568292

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Southern California Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset during a bone marrow biopsy or lumbar puncture can reduce pain and anxiety in cancer patients. About 60 participants will use the headset while receiving standard care. The study is currently suspended, so results are pending.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Virtual reality via Oculus Rift headset
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease pain and anxiety during painful cancer procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study that is currently suspended, so results may not be available or generalizable. VR may not work for everyone and could cause discomfort or dizziness.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2022

Expected to finish

Mar 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient has been diagnosed with any cancer * Patient is currently hospitalized and receiving treatment for a primary or secondary cancer at University of Southern California (USC) Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hospital * Patient is undergoing a bone marrow biopsy or lumbar puncture Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to sign informed assent and/or consent * Patient with an underlying diagnosis of epilepsy, dementia, Parkinson?s disease, primary central nervous system malignancy, brain metastasis, underlying inflammatory or infectious central nervous system disorder, inner ear infection, history of vertigo, baseline visual or hearing impairment, macular degeneration, untreated glaucoma, implantable medical devices or any medical condition that investigator deems contraindicated * Patient with an underlying chronic pain disorder, anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, or other psychiatric illness unspecified * Patient with active Clostridium difficile infection * Patient on any acute (within last \< 24 hour \[hr\]) or chronic pain medication (opioid, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug \[NSAID\], steroid) * Patient on chronic steroids \> 10 mg prednisone equivalent daily or other immunosuppressant \> 1 week * Patient who is post bone marrow transplant * Patient with a body mass index (BMI) \> 35

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer neoplasm

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Malignant neoplasm

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States

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