Assessing safety and feasibility of virtual reality intervention in patients with lung cancer: a pilot study.

Purpose: Lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer deaths, severely impacts psychological well-being, worsened by the stigma of smoking behavior. This study evaluated the safety, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of customized virtual reality (VR) software for people with lung cancer, focusing on its potential to enhance mental health in patient care.

Methods: Patients with lung cancer undergoing concurrent chemotherapy and radiation therapy were enrolled in our phase 1 single-arm proof-of-concept trial.