Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for The Use of Virtual Reality During Breast Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy Procedures

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: The Use of Virtual Reality During Breast Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy Procedures

Official Title: The Use of Virtual Reality During Breast Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy Procedures

Study ID: NCT05042999

Conditions

Breast Neoplasm Female

Interventions

Oculus Go Virtual Reality Goggles

Study Description

Brief Summary: To determine if a virtual reality simulation will reduce pain and anxiety in patients undergoing an ultrasound guided breast biopsy procedure.

Detailed Description: Breast biopsies for patients with abnormal mammograms are required to identify cancerous tissue. Currently this procedure is done with or without a local anesthetic. Patients report anxiety regarding potentially having cancer and the possibility of cancer-related procedures. Different types of biopsies may have different pain and anxiety based on their duration and complexity. This research is designed to determine if VR simulated environment can reduce pain and anxiety. The aim is to study the efficacy of a virtual environment in reducing pain and procedural anxiety. It is intended for patients undergoing an ultrasound guided breast biopsy procedure that have had an abnormal mammogram. The overall aim is to discover an efficacious nonpharmacologic method to lower pain and anxiety during a standard of care procedure.