Prostate Cancer Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are 18 years old or older
- You are male
- You are scheduled to have a transperineal prostate biopsy (a procedure to take a small tissue sample from the prostate through the area between the scrotum and rectum)
- You have signed and dated a consent form agreeing to take part in the study
Who may not be able to join:
- You have a known mental health or psychiatric condition that would make it difficult to use a virtual reality (VR) headset or a scented patch
- You have serious hearing or vision problems that would prevent you from using a VR headset, as decided by your doctor
- You have a history of seizures or epilepsy, or you take a medication that could make seizures more likely
- You have had bad reactions to strong or unpleasant smells in the past
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Bruce Jacobs, MD, University of Pittsburgh
Phone: (412) 692-4100
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
GP referral letter
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Levels of pain, fear, and embarrassment that each group experienced before the TPBx measured using a self-reported survey that asks about experience prior to biopsy. The survey will be provided after the procedure.; Levels of pain, fear, and embarrassment that each group experienced during the TPBx measured using a self-reported survey that asks about experience during the biopsy. The survey will be provided after the procedure.; Levels of pain, fear, and embarrassment that each group experienced after the TPBx measured using a self-reported survey that asks about experience after to biopsy. T...
Can't join this trial?
Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 26 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.