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The mechanism and effect of virtual reality intervention for death anxiety of cancer patients based on acceptance and commitment therapy

The mechanism and effect of virtual reality intervention for death anxiety of cancer patients based on acceptance and commitment therapy

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2300074472
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2023-08-08
Start date
2023-09-30
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-08-21

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Cancer

Interventions

Intervention group:The virtual reality platform was used to implement the death anxiety acceptance and commitment therapy virtual reality platform intervention for 8 weeks, once a week, with one theme
control group:The control group adopted the standard control group, and received routine psychological care for cancer patients, including: using language or non-language communication skills, active
Talk to the patient about topics of interest to promote relationships and distract attention
To meet the information needs of patients and their families, pay attention to their psychological state, encourage family members to accompany patients more, and increase social support
Different psychological nursing methods were adopted for patients with different ages, personalities, educational levels, social experiences and course of disease.

Sponsors

The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University/Hunan Cancer Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ? Age =18 years old; ? Breast malignant tumor was confirmed by pathological results; ? Death anxiety score =3; ? The mini-mental State examination (MMSE) score was 27-30, and the cognitive function was normal; ? patients with newly diagnosed malignant tumors who received the first treatment; ? residents of the city; ? Patients were aware of the disease diagnosis; ? Informed consent to participate in this study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: ? Distant metastasis of cancer; ? Predicted survival time < 8 months; ? History of mental illness; ? History of vertigo or motion sickness; ? communication or reading comprehension disorders; ? those who are too ill to cooperate.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Death anxiety;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
psychological flexibility;meaning in life;Fear of cancer recurrence;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactXianghua Xu

The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University/Hunan Cancer Hospital

16962508@qq.com+86 186 8465 8292

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026