Virtual Reality in Hospice and Palliative Care

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to provide safe virtual reality experiences for patients on hospice or palliative care and measure the impact of these experiences on them.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

Adult patients (18 years and older).
Nearing the end of their lives.
Patients who are interested in a sensory-immersive experience.
Able to understand and accept a virtual reality headset.

Exclusion Criteria:

Unable to understand or tolerate the experience.
History of triggered seizures.
Open head wounds or other physical debilities that preclude cooperation.

Eligibility last updated 1/14/22. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Eau Claire, Wis. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Kassie Dunbar, APSW	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Eau Claire, Wis.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Kassie Dunbar, APSW

Closed for enrollment

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