Lung CancerNCT06863623
The Effect of Immersive Virtual Reality and Relaxing Videos on Lung Cancer Patients
A study testing Immersive Virtual Reality and Relaxing Videos in people with Lung Cancer and Chemotherapy Effect, run by Hacettepe University at 3 sites in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Lung cancer is one of the types of cancer with a high incidence and mortality rate in the world and in our country. Frequently used protocols in the chemotherapy treatment of lung cancer are the Platinum-based drugs. The main side effects of this chemotherapy protocols are nausea, vomiting, neutropenia and fatigue. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Lung Cancer, Chemotherapy Effect, Distress, Emotional
- What is being tested?
- Immersive Virtual Reality and Relaxing Videos
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 315 participants
- Where
- 3 sitesTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Jan 2025to 30 Sep 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- are over 18 years old,
- diagnosed with lung cancer,
- will receive chemotherapy for the first time,
- will receive at least 2 cycles of chemotherapy treatment
- agree to participate in the study
- ECOG performance status of 2 or less
Who cannot join
- Having a cognitive and psychiatric disorder and diagnosis,
- Having brain metastasis or chronic disease related to the head-brain region,
- Having vision-hearing problems,
- Having epilepsy, vertigo, chronic severe headache, dizziness problems,
- Having a history of virtual reality, simulator or motion sickness,
- Having/declaring that he/she has open area, underwater, specific animal phobia,
- Do not agree to participate in the study
Trial locations and contacts
3 sites in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)3 sites
Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
Ankara
Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Ankara
Hacettepe University Oncology Hospital
Ankara
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Immersive Virtual Reality and Relaxing Videos on Symptom Severity, Distress and Quality of Life in Patients With Lung Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy
Lung cancer is one of the types of cancer with a high incidence and mortality rate in the world and in our country. Frequently used protocols in the chemotherapy treatment of lung cancer are the Platinum-based drugs. The main side effects of this chemotherapy protocols are nausea, vomiting, neutropenia and fatigue. The side effects of cancer and chemotherapy cause patients to experience distress and their quality of life is adversely affected. Some non-pharmacological methods such as meditation, breathing exercises, and massage can be used to manage the symptoms experienced by patients due to chemotherapy for supportive care. One of these methods is virtual reality. In addition, audio-visual (video) therapy methods are other methods that can be used in the symptom management of these patients. In this study, the effect of interactive/immersive virtual reality intervention and relaxant video intervention on symptom severity, distress level and quality of life of patients diagnosed with lung cancer will be evaluated. Patients will be assigned to 3 groups: virtual reality intervention group (VR), relaxant video application group (RV) and control group (CG) by stratified randomization according to the disease stage and drug type. During the chemotherapy treatment, the patients will take interactive/immersive virtual reality (VR group) or relaxant video application (RV group) consisting of nature-themed scenarios. The interventions will be done 2 times and about 20 minutes in the first day of each chemotherapy cycle, in total 2 cycles. The control group will receive routine nursing care. Research data will be collected at different intervals during the chemotherapy course with the Patient Information Form (only once), the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale, the NCCN Distress Thermometer, the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) and the Patient Follow-up Form and will be analyzed with the IBM SPSS program.
Read the detailed description
Lung cancer is one of the types of cancer with a high incidence and mortality rate in the world and in our country. Frequently used protocols in the chemotherapy treatment of lung cancer are the Platinum-based drugs. The main side effects of this chemotherapy protocols are nausea, vomiting, neutropenia and fatigue. The side effects of cancer and chemotherapy cause patients to experience distress and their quality of life is adversely affected. In addition to pharmacological approaches, some non-pharmacological methods such as meditation, breathing exercises, and massage can be used to manage the symptoms experienced by patients due to chemotherapy. One of these methods is the virtual reality application, which has started to be used in the field of health with the developing technology, allowing individuals to experience another reality where they are. In addition, audio-visual (video) therapy methods are other methods that can be used in the symptom management of these patients. It is stated that virtual reality intervention and audio-visual therapies (relaxant video application) have positive effects on cancer patients and patients receiving chemotherapy treatment. In this study, the effect of interactive/immersive virtual reality intervention and relaxant video application on symptom severity, distress level and quality of life of patients diagnosed with lung cancer will be evaluated. Patients diagnosed with lung cancer, receiving chemotherapy treatment for the first time, and whose protocols are Cisplatin+Etoposide, Carboplatin+Etoposide, Paclitaxel+Carboplatin, Docetaxel+Cisplatin, Cisplatin+Pemetrexed, Carboplatin+Pemetrexed, Cisplatin+Vinorelbine, Gemcitabine+Cisplatin/Carboplatin and only Cisplatin, will be included in the study. Patients will be assigned to 3 groups: virtual reality application group (VR), relaxant video application group (RV) and control group (CG) by stratified randomization according to the disease stage and drug type. During the chemotherapy treatment, an interactive/immersive virtual reality intervention (VR group) and relaxant video intervention (RV group) consisting of nature-themed scenarios, which are preferred due to their relaxing effects, will be carried out for 2 times, about 20 minutes, the first day of each chemotherapy cycle, during 2 chemotherapy cycles. The control group will receive routine/standard nursing care. Research data will be collected at different intervals during the chemotherapy cures with the Patient Information Form (only once), the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale, the NCCN Distress Thermometer, the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) and the Patient Follow-up Form and will be analyzed with the IBM SPSS program.
- Being tested
- Immersive Virtual Reality, Relaxing Videos
- Keywords
- cancer, chemotherapy, immersive, virtual reality, lung cancer, quality of life, symptom, side-effect
- Medical subject headings
- Lung Neoplasms, Neoplasms
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Immersive Virtual RealityOther
To apply immersive virtual reality (Virtual Environments)
Relaxing VideosOther
To watch relaxing videos including pictures and sounds prepared by researcher
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Reality Group | Experimental | Immersive Virtual Reality Group: Immersive virtual reality will be applied to this group 2 times during chemotherapy infusion (total of 2 chemotherapy cures) to reduce the symptom severity and distress level and improve the quality of life.
For Immersive Virtual Reality interventions; The Meta Quest 2 device will be used and the virtual scenarios/contents were selected from "Nature Treks" app bought by the researcher.
(Initially, a total of 6 VR contents and 6 similar videos were created for patients who received cisplatin+etoposide treatment consisting of three sessions of one chemotherapy cure (4 cure, 12 sessions). Due to the limited number of patients and regular attendance to treatment, other similar drug treatments were also included and finally, a total of 2 cures, 2 VR contents and 2 videos were selected and these 2 contents will be used.)
These:
1. Walking in the Forest and Similar Video
2. Sitting on the Beach and Similar Video Receives: Other: Immersive Virtual Reality |
| Relaxing Video Group | Experimental | Relaxing Video Group: Participants in this group will watch relaxing videos 2 times for 20 min during chemotherapy infusion (total of 2 chemotherapy cures) to reduce the symptom severity and distress level and improve the quality of life.
The videos are slideshow-type videos consisting of various images and relaxing music prepared by the researcher. The videos were created by selecting images/sounds similar with the themes/scenarios in the virtual reality application.
(Initially, a total of 6 VR contents and 6 similar videos were created for patients who received cisplatin+etoposide treatment consisting of three sessions of one chemotherapy cure (4 cure,12 sessions). Due to the limited number of patients and regular attendance to treatment, other similar drug treatments were also included and finally, a total of 2 cures, 2 VR contents and 2 videos were selected and these 2 contents will be used)These:Walking in the Forest and Similar Video,Sitting on the Beach and Similar Video Receives: Other: Relaxing Videos |
| Control Group | No intervention | Patients in the control group will receive standard nursing care applied in the chemotherapy unit. Standard nursing care; Training patients on the method of chemotherapy administration, its duration, content, side effects, and coping, preparing the drugs for administration, preparing the patients for treatment, starting the infusion, monitoring the patients during the infusion for side effects, infusion complications, changes in vital signs, etc. Includes applications. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale (ESAS)
Changes on overall score of Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale.
The scale is a numerical scale between 0 and 10 developed to measure each symptom level (total 12 symptoms). Lower scores indicate lower symptom levels.
Measured: Immediately before (T1, T3) and immediately after (T2, T4) each 20-minute intervention session across the first two chemotherapy cycles; same time points in the control group. 4 assessments in total.
Secondary outcomes (2)
National Comprehensive Cancer Network Distress Thermometer (NCCN-DT)
Changes on overall score of Distress Scale.
The scale is a numerical scale between 0 and 10 developed to measure stress levels. Lower scores indicate lower stress levels.
Measured: Immediately before (T1, T3) and immediately after (T2, T4) each 20-minute intervention session across the first two chemotherapy cycles; same time points in the control group. 4 assessments in total.
The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Core Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30)
Changes on overall score of Quality of Life Scale.
The scale is a multi-dimension scale including total 30 questions to measure quality of life level. Minimum score is 0, and maximum score is 100.
Measured: Before the first intervention session (T1) in the first chemotherapy cycle and after the final intervention session (T4) in the second cycle; same time points in the control group. 2 assessments in total.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted7 Mar 2025
- Study start15 Jan 2025
- Primary completion30 Sep 2025
- Study completion30 Sep 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Lung CancerStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Hacettepe UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Three-Arm Randomised Controlled Trial
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 315 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Hacettepe University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Kadir Baysoy, Hacettepe University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06863623
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- KA-22070 (Hacettepe Un.)
- Other IDs
- 21-AKD-31
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 27 Nov 2024
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: It will be shared after the article published
Publications
Baysoy K, Izgu N, Ozdemir L, Turker FA, Uncu D, Oksuzoglu B. Effects of Immersive Virtual Reality and Relaxation Video on Symptom Severity, Distress, and Quality of Life in Lung Cancer Patients During Initial Chemotherapy Cycles: A Three-Arm Randomised Controlled Trial. Healthcare (Basel). 2026 Oct 12;14(20):3394. doi: 10.3390/healthcare14203394.
PubMed 42940439
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 18 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Immersive Virtual Reality and Relaxing Videos on Symptom Severity, Distress and Quality of Life in Patients With Lung Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06863623
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- KA-22070 (Hacettepe Un.)
- Keywords
- cancer, chemotherapy, immersive, virtual reality, lung cancer, quality of life, symptom, side-effect
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 315 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Hacettepe UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Sep 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 7 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Lung cancer is one of the types of cancer with a high incidence and mortality rate in the world and in our country. Frequently used protocols in the chemotherapy treatment of lung cancer are the Platinum-based drugs. The main side effects of this chemotherapy protocols are nausea, vomiting, neutropenia and fatigue. The side effects of cancer and chemotherapy cause patients to experience distress and their quality of life is adversely affected. Some non-pharmacological methods such as meditation, breathing exercises, and massage can be used to manage the symptoms experienced by patients due to chemotherapy for supportive care. One of these methods is virtual reality. In addition, audio-visual (video) therapy methods are other methods that can be used in the symptom management of these patients. In this study, the effect of interactive/immersive virtual reality intervention and relaxant video intervention on symptom severity, distress level and quality of life of patients diagnosed with lung cancer will be evaluated. Patients will be assigned to 3 groups: virtual reality intervention group (VR), relaxant video application group (RV) and control group (CG) by stratified randomization according to the disease stage and drug type. During the chemotherapy treatment, the patients will take interactive/immersive virtual reality (VR group) or relaxant video application (RV group) consisting of nature-themed scenarios. The interventions will be done 2 times and about 20 minutes in the first day of each chemotherapy cycle, in total 2 cycles. The control group will receive routine nursing care. Research data will be collected at different intervals during the chemotherapy course with the Patient Information Form (only once), the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale, the NCCN Distress Thermometer, the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) and the Patient Follow-up Form and will be analyzed with the IBM SPSS program.
Detailed description
Lung cancer is one of the types of cancer with a high incidence and mortality rate in the world and in our country. Frequently used protocols in the chemotherapy treatment of lung cancer are the Platinum-based drugs. The main side effects of this chemotherapy protocols are nausea, vomiting, neutropenia and fatigue. The side effects of cancer and chemotherapy cause patients to experience distress and their quality of life is adversely affected. In addition to pharmacological approaches, some non-pharmacological methods such as meditation, breathing exercises, and massage can be used to manage the symptoms experienced by patients due to chemotherapy. One of these methods is the virtual reality application, which has started to be used in the field of health with the developing technology, allowing individuals to experience another reality where they are. In addition, audio-visual (video) therapy methods are other methods that can be used in the symptom management of these patients. It is stated that virtual reality intervention and audio-visual therapies (relaxant video application) have positive effects on cancer patients and patients receiving chemotherapy treatment. In this study, the effect of interactive/immersive virtual reality intervention and relaxant video application on symptom severity, distress level and quality of life of patients diagnosed with lung cancer will be evaluated. Patients diagnosed with lung cancer, receiving chemotherapy treatment for the first time, and whose protocols are Cisplatin+Etoposide, Carboplatin+Etoposide, Paclitaxel+Carboplatin, Docetaxel+Cisplatin, Cisplatin+Pemetrexed, Carboplatin+Pemetrexed, Cisplatin+Vinorelbine, Gemcitabine+Cisplatin/Carboplatin and only Cisplatin, will be included in the study. Patients will be assigned to 3 groups: virtual reality application group (VR), relaxant video application group (RV) and control group (CG) by stratified randomization according to the disease stage and drug type. During the chemotherapy treatment, an interactive/immersive virtual reality intervention (VR group) and relaxant video intervention (RV group) consisting of nature-themed scenarios, which are preferred due to their relaxing effects, will be carried out for 2 times, about 20 minutes, the first day of each chemotherapy cycle, during 2 chemotherapy cycles. The control group will receive routine/standard nursing care. Research data will be collected at different intervals during the chemotherapy cures with the Patient Information Form (only once), the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale, the NCCN Distress Thermometer, the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) and the Patient Follow-up Form and will be analyzed with the IBM SPSS program.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 3
- Model description
- Three-Arm Randomised Controlled Trial
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Reality Group | Experimental | Other: Immersive Virtual RealityImmersive Virtual Reality Group: Immersive virtual reality will be applied to this group 2 times during chemotherapy infusion (total of 2 chemotherapy cures) to reduce the symptom severity and distress level and improve the quality of life. For Immersive Virtual Reality interventions; The Meta Quest 2 device will be used and the virtual scenarios/contents were selected from "Nature Treks" app bought by the researcher. (Initially, a total of 6 VR contents and 6 similar videos were created for patients who received cisplatin+etoposide treatment consisting of three sessions of one chemotherapy cure (4 cure, 12 sessions). Due to the limited number of patients and regular attendance to treatment, other similar drug treatments were also included and finally, a total of 2 cures, 2 VR contents and 2 videos were selected and these 2 contents will be used.) These: 1. Walking in the Forest and Similar Video 2. Sitting on the Beach and Similar Video |
| Relaxing Video Group | Experimental | Other: Relaxing VideosRelaxing Video Group: Participants in this group will watch relaxing videos 2 times for 20 min during chemotherapy infusion (total of 2 chemotherapy cures) to reduce the symptom severity and distress level and improve the quality of life. The videos are slideshow-type videos consisting of various images and relaxing music prepared by the researcher. The videos were created by selecting images/sounds similar with the themes/scenarios in the virtual reality application. (Initially, a total of 6 VR contents and 6 similar videos were created for patients who received cisplatin+etoposide treatment consisting of three sessions of one chemotherapy cure (4 cure,12 sessions). Due to the limited number of patients and regular attendance to treatment, other similar drug treatments were also included and finally, a total of 2 cures, 2 VR contents and 2 videos were selected and these 2 contents will be used)These:Walking in the Forest and Similar Video,Sitting on the Beach and Similar Video |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Patients in the control group will receive standard nursing care applied in the chemotherapy unit. Standard nursing care; Training patients on the method of chemotherapy administration, its duration, content, side effects, and coping, preparing the drugs for administration, preparing the patients for treatment, starting the infusion, monitoring the patients during the infusion for side effects, infusion complications, changes in vital signs, etc. Includes applications. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- are over 18 years old,
- diagnosed with lung cancer,
- will receive chemotherapy for the first time,
- will receive at least 2 cycles of chemotherapy treatment
- agree to participate in the study
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Having a cognitive and psychiatric disorder and diagnosis,
- Having brain metastasis or chronic disease related to the head-brain region,
- Having vision-hearing problems,
- Having epilepsy, vertigo, chronic severe headache, dizziness problems,
- Having a history of virtual reality, simulator or motion sickness,
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Immersive Virtual RealityTo apply immersive virtual reality (Virtual Environments) | Other | Virtual Reality Group |
| Relaxing VideosTo watch relaxing videos including pictures and sounds prepared by researcher | Other | Relaxing Video Group |
Primary outcome
Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale (ESAS)
Time frame: Immediately before (T1, T3) and immediately after (T2, T4) each 20-minute intervention session across the first two chemotherapy cycles; same time points in the control group. 4 assessments in total.
Changes on overall score of Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale. The scale is a numerical scale between 0 and 10 developed to measure each symptom level (total 12 symptoms). Lower scores indicate lower symptom levels.
2 secondary outcomes
National Comprehensive Cancer Network Distress Thermometer (NCCN-DT)
Time frame: Immediately before (T1, T3) and immediately after (T2, T4) each 20-minute intervention session across the first two chemotherapy cycles; same time points in the control group. 4 assessments in total.
The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Core Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30)
Time frame: Before the first intervention session (T1) in the first chemotherapy cycle and after the final intervention session (T4) in the second cycle; same time points in the control group. 2 assessments in total.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 18 Sep 2026.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 42940439Baysoy K, Izgu N, Ozdemir L, Turker FA, Uncu D, Oksuzoglu B. Effects of Immersive Virtual Reality and Relaxation Video on Symptom Severity, Distress, and Quality of Life in Lung Cancer Patients During Initial Chemotherapy Cycles: A Three-Arm Randomised Controlled Trial. Healthcare (Basel). 2026 Oct 12;14(20):3394. doi: 10.3390/healthcare14203394.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. It will be shared after the article published
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
3 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Immersive Virtual Reality and Relaxing Videos in people with Lung Cancer and Chemotherapy Effect, run by Hacettepe University at 3 sites in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 3 sites in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale (ESAS) (time frame: Immediately before (T1, T3) and immediately after (T2, T4) each 20-minute intervention session across the first two chemotherapy cycles; same time points in the control group. 4 assessments in total.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06863623, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 18 Sep 2026.