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.

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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

Study is for people with:

Multiple Myeloma

Estimated Enrollment:

60

Study ID:

NCT05690230

Recruitment Status:

Enrolling by invitation

Sponsor:

Thomas Jefferson University

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Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia Pennsylvania, 19107, United States

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Study is for people with:

Multiple Myeloma

Estimated Enrollment:

60

Study ID:

NCT05690230

Recruitment Status:

Enrolling by invitation

Sponsor:


Thomas Jefferson University

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