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Randomized Controlled Trial to Assess the Effect of a Multimodal Virtual Reality-Supported Therapy on the Quality of Life of Patients During Inpatient Treatment with Intensive Chemotherapy and Stem Cell Transplantation (VR-SUPPORT)

Randomized Controlled Trial to Assess the Effect of a Multimodal Virtual Reality-Supported Therapy on the Quality of Life of Patients During Inpatient Treatment with Intensive Chemotherapy and Stem Cell Transplantation (VR-SUPPORT)

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00033137
Enrollment
114
Registered
2025-04-07
Start date
2023-12-18
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-10-06

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

Conditions

C92.00

Interventions

Group 1: Intervention group (receives a VR headset with suitable applications promoting movement and concentration for free independent use during standard care). Group 2: Control group (receives only

Sponsors

UKSH Campus Lübeck, Klinik für Hämatologie/Onkologie
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - Written consent after clarification - Ability to follow instructions in German or English - Inpatient treatment for one of the following therapies: High-dose chemotherapy for acute leukemia or autologous or allogeneic stem cell transplantation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - Serious cardiac diseases (e.g. heart failure NYHA III, myocardial infarction III - Severe global pulmonary insufficiency - Severe neurological, amnestic or cognitive impairments - Lack of technical skills

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Change in Global Health Status score (EORTC QLQ-C30) at discharge and two weeks post-discharge compared to the score at hospital admission.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Total score in the DEMMI test at admission, discharge, and two weeks post-discharge Total score in the DASS test at admission, discharge, and two weeks post-discharge Total score in the D2-R test at admission, discharge, and two weeks post-discharge Total score in the Trail Making Test B at admission, discharge, and two weeks post-discharge Handgrip strength at admission, discharge, and two weeks post-discharge Change in each parameter over time (compared to baseline at admission)

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactDr. med. Friederike Wortmann

UKSH Campus Lübeck, Klinik für Hämatologie/Onkologie

Friederike.Wortmann@uksh.de+49 451 500 44150

Outcome results

None listed

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