Virtual reality versus calming music to reduce anxiety and pain during breast biopsies

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Women scheduled for ultrasound-guided or stereotactic breast biopsies are randomized to use a VR mindful meditation app, listen to standard calming music, or receive usual care during their procedure. Anxiety and pain are measured with validated patient-reported scales, and an optional physiological stress marker may be collected to quantify stress response. Participants also complete satisfaction and procedure-specific questionnaires after the biopsy to capture patient experience. The protocol excludes individuals with epilepsy, severe motion sickness, severe cognitive impairment, or recent use of anxiolytic medication immediately prior to the biopsy.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Females aged 18 years or older.
* Scheduled for an ultrasound-guided or stereotactic breast biopsy.
* Capable of understanding and providing informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Individuals with a history of epilepsy, motion sickness, or severe cognitive impairment (for the VR group).
* Use of anxiolytic medication immediately prior to the biopsy.

Where it's running

• Westwood
  Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Taylor L Johnson
• Email: taylorjohnson@mednet.ucla.edu
• Phone: 310-889-4607

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.