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VR headsets tested to ease pain during cervical cancer radiation

NCT ID NCT05440760

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Arkansas Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset during brachytherapy (a type of internal radiation for cervical cancer) can reduce pain, anxiety, and the need for medication. Twenty women will try VR during one treatment session and compare it to a session without VR. The goal is to see if this simple distraction technique is practical and helpful.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality Headset with interactive VR software
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease pain and anxiety during brachytherapy, improving patient experience.
What could go wrong
This is a very small feasibility study (20 people) testing only short-term comfort, not long-term outcomes. Technical issues or individual discomfort with VR may limit its usefulness.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 20 people

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

Started

Aug 2022

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female, ≥ 18 years of age * Histopathologic diagnosis of gynecologic cancer (endometrial, cervical, vaginal, vulvar) that requires intracavitary brachytherapy with a tandem or interstitial brachytherapy * Able to provide written consent Exclusion Criteria: * Severe vision or hearing problems that may hinder the ability to see or hear clearly through the VR headset or other condition that may interfere with the placement of the VR headset such as a head, ear or facial wound * History of seizure disorder, severe motion sickness, dizziness, or migraine headaches precipitated by visual auras * Known history of elevated intraocular pressure * Claustrophobia, thalassophobia, cleithrophobia or similar phobias * Any other significant medical or psychiatric conditions which, in the opinion of the enrolling investigator, may interfere with consent or compliance of the treatment regimen

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cervical cancer endocervical carcinoma endometrial cancer vaginal cancer vulva cancer

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Endocervical cancer

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

    RECRUITING

    Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205, United States

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