Virtual Reality Education for Radiation Therapy Patients
Key facts
- Where
- Taichung, TajvanSee the site
Where in Tajvan
- Jen-Ai HospitalTaichung, TajvanNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Asia University
- Trial code
- NCT07598851
- Record updated
- 2026. május 20.
- Original description
Radiation therapy is an important treatment for cancer, but patients receiving radiation therapy for the first time may experience anxiety because they are unfamiliar with the treatment process, equipment, and possible side effects. This study evaluated whether a 360-degree virtual reality patient education program could improve radiation therapy knowledge and reduce anxiety and depression among first-time radiation therapy patients. Participants received either virtual reality education or conventional nurse-led education. Knowledge, anxiety, and depression were assessed before and after the educational intervention.Read full original descriptionShow less
Virtual Reality Patient Education Before Radiation Therapy: Effects on Knowledge, Anxiety, and Depression in First-Time Patients
Radiation therapy is an important treatment for cancer, but patients receiving radiation therapy for the first time may experience anxiety because they are unfamiliar with the treatment process, equipment, and possible side effects. This study evaluated whether a 360-degree virtual reality patient education program could improve radiation therapy knowledge and reduce anxiety and depression among first-time radiation therapy patients. Participants received either virtual reality education or conventional nurse-led education. Knowledge, anxiety, and depression were assessed before and after the educational intervention.
Inclusion: Participants aged 20 years or older; Patients with cancer who received radiation therapy for the first time; Received radiation therapy for treatment sites located below the head and neck, without restriction regarding cancer stage.
Exclusion: Visual or hearing impairment that prevented comprehension of educational information; Abnormal skin conditions of the head or face that caused difficulty with equipment use; Head and neck cancer; Inability to tolerate VR equipment.