Multiple Myeloma Clinical Trial
Improving Patient Experience: BMBA
Summary
This study seeks to determine if patients undergoing a bone marrow biopsy/aspiration (BMBA) procedure who receive distraction techniques have lower levels of distress and pain, and higher post-procedure satisfaction, compared to those receiving standard-of-care. Intervention 1 is guided meditation in a virtual reality (VR) headset. Intervention 2 is comprised of environmental changes to the room (via nature-themed decals) and music.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Provide signed and dated informed consent form
Willing to comply with all study procedures
Over 18 years of age
Prior history of at least 1 (one) BMBA at Jefferson outpatient oncology office within the past 2 (two) years
Visiting the Jefferson outpatient oncology office for a BMBA procedure during the study duration
Exclusion Criteria:
Inability to read questions in English
Inability to answer questions autonomously
History of vertigo
Legal blindness in both eyes
Severe or profound hearing loss, or deafness
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There is 1 Location for this study
Philadelphia Pennsylvania, 19107, United States
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