Plain-English translation of NCT06927804 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether virtual reality can help reduce anxiety and discomfort during a minor surgical procedure called port insertion. Cancer patients who need ongoing chemotherapy often receive a small port (a tiny access point) placed under the skin so doctors can give treatment more easily. This study compares two groups: one that receives the standard procedure with local anesthesia, and another that also gets to use a virtual reality headset during surgery to help them relax and feel calmer.
While port insertion is a routine procedure, many patients experience significant anxiety and discomfort during it. This trial explores whether virtual reality—a non-medication approach that immerses you in a calming digital environment—could help reduce stress and improve comfort without adding extra drugs or side effects.
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If you join this study, you will be randomly assigned to either the standard care group or the virtual reality group. If assigned to the VR group, you will wear a virtual reality headset during your port insertion procedure to help you relax. Before, during, and after your surgery, the study team will measure your comfort level, anxiety, and physical stress responses (like heart rate and blood pressure) using simple scales and monitoring equipment. The entire procedure typically takes about 60 minutes.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 20, 2026 · Not medical advice
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