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ArticleBMC cancer2024

A randomized controlled trial of a self-led, virtual reality-based cognitive behavioral therapy on sick role adaptation in colorectal cancer patients: study protocol.

Xinxin Li, Xiaodan Wu, Chao Chen, Huaxiang Chao, Jingyue Xie, Qianqian Du, Meifen Zhang

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Xinxin LiSchool of Nursing, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China.
Xiaodan WuState Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, China.
Chao ChenSchool of Computer Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
Huaxiang ChaoState Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, China.
Jingyue XieSchool of Nursing, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China.
Qianqian DuSchool of Nursing, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China.
Meifen ZhangSchool of Nursing, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, China. zhmfen@mail.sysu.edu.cn.

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Abstract

backgroundSignificant concomitants of the sick role maladaptation in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients include inappropriate cognitions, emotional states, and overt conducts associated to disease. This protocol was developed to implement and evaluate the effects of a self-led, virtual reality-based cognitive behavioral therapy (VR-CBT) on the sick role adaptation among working-age CRC patients.

methodsThis is an assessor-blinded, randomized controlled trail that adheres to the SPIRIT 2013 Statement guidelines. A total of 60 working-age CRC patients will be recruited from the colorectal wards of a cancer center and randomly assigned to the VR-CBT group or attention control (AC) group. The VR-CBT group will receive a 7-sessions VR-CBT targeted to sick role adaptation, while the AC group will receive weekly attention at the same time the VR-CBT group receives the intervention. The sick role adaptation, anxiety and depression, illness perceptions, and quality of life will be measured at baseline, 1, 2 and 3-month after completion of the intervention. Side-effects related to VR in the VR-CBT group will be measured at the end of each session. The participants will receive invitations to participate in semi-structured interviews to explore their experiences with the intervention. DISCUSSION: The positive outcomes and user experience of VR-CBT will advance researches on the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions that aims to promote adaptation to the unexpected sick role on cancer populations. This protocol can be tested as an accessible and feasible alternative to traditional high-cost treatment in a randomized controlled study to improve the outcomes of younger cancer survivors.

trial registrationThe protocol was registered on 21 June, 2023 in Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (No.: ChiCTR2300072699) at https://www.chictr.org.cn/ .

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Adaptation, PsychologicalCognitive Behavioral TherapyColorectal NeoplasmsAdultAnxietyDepressionFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedQuality of LifeRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicVirtual RealityCognitive behavioral therapyColorectal cancerRandomized controlled trialRole adaptationStudy protocolVirtual reality

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PMID39020293
PMCPMC11256566

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