UMIN ID: UMIN000055391
Registered date:15/11/2024
Evaluation of a Novel Approach for Reducing Psychological Stress in Terminal Cancer Patients Using MR/VR Environments
Basic Information
| Recruitment status | Pending |
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| Health condition(s) or Problem(s) studied | Malignant Tumor |
| Date of first enrollment | 2024/11/15 |
| Target sample size | 20 |
| Countries of recruitment | Japan |
| Study type | Observational |
| Intervention(s) |
Outcome(s)
| Primary Outcome | The effectiveness of regularly experiencing MR and VR will be evaluated by measuring patients' perceived pain and anxiety using scoring methods such as ESAS (Edmonton Symptom Assessment System) and HADS (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale), along with GSR (Galvanic Skin Response) to assess physiological stress responses. |
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| Secondary Outcome | Comprehensive analysis of changes in blood miRNA due to regular MR and VR experiences will be conducted to explore new biomarkers for objectively measuring stress. |
Key inclusion & exclusion criteria
| Age minimum | 20years-old |
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| Age maximum | Not applicable |
| Gender | Male and Female |
| Include criteria | |
| Exclude criteria | 1. The attending physician has determined that the patient is ineligible for participation in the study. |
Related Information
| Primary Sponsor | Kawasaki Medical School |
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| Secondary Sponsor | |
| Source(s) of Monetary Support | Self-fund |
| Secondary ID(s) |
Contact
| public contact | |
| Name | Takeshi Nagasaka |
| Address | 577, Matsushima, Kurashiki-city, Okayama Japan 7010192 |
| Telephone | 0864621111 |
| takeshin@med.kawasaki-m.ac.jp | |
| Affiliation | Kawasaki Medical School Advanced Oncology |
| scientific contact | |
| Name | Takeshi Nagasaka |
| Address | 577, Matsushima, Kurashiki-city, Okayama Japan |
| Telephone | 0864621111 |
| takeshin@med.kawasaki-m.ac.jp | |
| Affiliation | Kawasaki Medical School Advanced Oncology |