VR for Surgical Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation

Stanford University30 enrolled

Overview

This randomized controlled trial aims to determine feasibility and acceptability of of VR-physical therapy modules for surgical patients undergoing breast or axilla surgery in order to prepare for and recover from surgery.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

OTHER

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Breast Cancer Frailty Surgery

Interventions

Virtual Reality Modules OnlyOTHER

Participants will complete self-paced VR modules prior to and after surgery (prehab/rehab) and will be provided with technical assistance from the study team.

Virtual Reality Modules + Live Physical Therapist SupportOTHER

Participants will complete self-paced VR modules prior to and after surgery (prehab/rehab) and will be provided with technical assistance from the study team. Participants will also have access to up to three live PT sessions via Zoom where they can ask questions and complete modules with PT feedback.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * 18+ years of age * English speaking * Will undergo breast or axilla surgery at Stanford * Have access to internet and stable Wifi at home * Have access to a space with stable chair at home * Ability to sit-to-stand without significant balance issues * Absence of chronic vertigo or nausea/vomiting * Agreeable to up to 4 weeks of prehab prior to surgery and up to 8 weeks of post-operative rehab Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to engage in PT due to physical limitations identified by the participant and/or care team * Inability to complete a brief online survey at three time points during the duration of the study * Inability to consent

Locations (1)

Stanford Hospital and Clinics

Palo Alto, California, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

VR for remote Physical Therapy (PT)

This study will evaluate the feasibility of using VR technology to perform PT remotely from patients' homes to prepare for and recover from surgery. Frequency of engagement with the VR system (e.g., number of times participant initiated a VR physical therapy module, how long each session was used for) will be measured. Engagement with the live PT sessions will be measured.

Time frame: 12 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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