Virtual Reality Headset And/or Aromatherapy for Patients Undergoing a Transperineal Prostate Biopsy

Description

The purpose of this study is to evaluate if a VR headset and/or aromatherapy can be used to reduce patient pain, anxiety, and embarrassment during a transperineal biopsy (TPBx) compared to standard of care (SOC). The primary objective is to evaluate differences in self-reported pain, fear, or embarrassment during and after the procedure between the VR Group, Aromatherapy Group, VR+Aromatherapy Group, and the Control group.

Conditions

Prostate Cancer

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Study overview

The purpose of this study is to evaluate if a VR headset and/or aromatherapy can be used to reduce patient pain, anxiety, and embarrassment during a transperineal biopsy (TPBx) compared to standard of care (SOC). The primary objective is to evaluate differences in self-reported pain, fear, or embarrassment during and after the procedure between the VR Group, Aromatherapy Group, VR+Aromatherapy Group, and the Control group.

A Randomized, Controlled Trial: Impact on Patient Experience in Patients Assigned to Virtual Reality Headset; Aromatherapy Patch; Virtual Reality + Aromatherapy; or Standard of Care for Transperineal Prostate Biopsy

Virtual Reality Headset And/or Aromatherapy for Patients Undergoing a Transperineal Prostate Biopsy

Condition
Prostate Cancer
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15232

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Patient is 18 years or older
  • * Patient is male
  • * Patient is due for a transperineal prostate biopsy
  • * Patient signed and dated informed consent form on Redcap agreeing to participate in the study
  • * Patient has a known psychiatric or mental illness that would impede use of the VR device or aromatherapy patch
  • * Patient has severe hearing or vision problems that would impair use of the VR headset (under the physician's discretion)
  • * Patient has a history of seizures or epilepsy or is on a medication that would lower the threshold for a seizure
  • * Patient has a history of reactions to noxious odors

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Pittsburgh,

Bruce Jacobs, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Pittsburgh

Study Record Dates

2025-11-01