Clinical trials
Augmented Reality clinical trials
Below are recruiting augmented reality clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 54 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07042074Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality for needle fear in teens
This trial tests if using augmented reality or virtual reality during talk therapy helps teenagers ages 11 to 17 who are afraid of needles. The goal is to see if these technologies can make therapy more effective and less scary.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 11–17 - NCT07282561Recruiting
Nutrition and virtual rehab for older adults with shoulder issues
This study tests whether a virtual reality shoulder exercise program combined with nutritional support helps older adults recover better after surgery. It focuses on people who are frail and have shoulder problems needing surgery.
RomeAges 60 years+ - NCT06520592Enrolling by invitation
Augmented reality to help CPAP use for sleep apnea
This study tests whether using augmented reality (AR) can make it easier for people with moderate to severe sleep apnea to use a CPAP machine, which helps keep their airway open during sleep. It aims to see if AR can improve comfort and adherence to CPAP therapy.
Tainan, TaiwanAges Any age - NCT06318559Recruiting
3D augmented reality vs. standard robot prostate surgery
This trial tests whether adding a 3D augmented-reality model to standard robot-assisted prostate surgery can help doctors remove the cancer while better preserving sexual function. It is for men whose MRI shows the cancer may have slightly spread outside the prostate.
Candiolo, TurinAges 40–99 - NCT07822425Recruiting
Augmented reality guidance for CT-guided biopsies
This study tests whether using augmented reality (a computer-generated overlay) can help doctors guide needles more accurately during CT-guided biopsies or ablations. This might make the procedure faster and more precise, potentially reducing the need for repeat scans.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18–90 - NCT06571929Recruiting
Augmented reality training for arm function in children with cerebral palsy
This study tests whether playing special augmented reality games (where virtual objects appear in the real world) can improve arm and hand function in children with spastic cerebral palsy. It compares game training to usual therapy.
São Carlos, São PauloAges 6–12 - NCT07664878Enrolling by invitation
AR-based walking rehab for children with cerebral palsy
This trial tests if augmented reality, a technology that overlays digital images on the real world, can help children with cerebral palsy improve their walking and motor skills through fun, guided exercises.
PragueAges 6–15 - NCT07636278Recruiting
Augmented Reality guidance for ACL knee surgery
This trial tests whether using augmented reality (special computer graphics overlaid on surgical video) during ACL reconstruction surgery helps surgeons perform the procedure more accurately. You would undergo standard knee surgery, but the surgeon would have real-time computer guidance to assist with precision.
Milan, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07604389Recruiting
Augmented Reality Video for Breast Cancer Recovery
This study tests whether an interactive video using augmented reality (a technology that overlays digital information on the real world) helps breast cancer patients recover better after surgery. Researchers want to see if this educational tool improves your understanding of your condition and recovery process.
Taichung, Taichung CityAges 18 years+ - NCT07472231Recruiting
Game-based therapy for children with lazy eye
This trial tests if a fun, game-based training program can improve vision in children with lazy eye caused by a difference in glasses prescription between the two eyes. It is designed for children ages 4 to 7 who can participate in vision exercises.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 4–7 - NCT06805045Recruiting
Image-guided surgery for rectal cancer
This trial uses special imaging to guide surgery for rectal cancer. It studies whether detailed scans taken before surgery can help doctors remove the cancer more precisely.
BolognaAges 18–80 - NCT06810219Recruiting
Brain-computer interface study for ALS communication
This study tests a brain-computer interface (BCI) that uses augmented reality glasses to help people with late-stage ALS communicate. You wear a headset that reads your brain signals and lets you select words or phrases on a screen, giving you a new way to talk to others.
Santa Barbara, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07398898Recruiting
Can glasses and headphones reduce dental anxiety?
This study tests whether special glasses that show relaxing images and noise-cancelling headphones can help adults feel less anxious during common dental procedures like cleanings, fillings, or extractions.
Warsaw, Masovian VoivodeshipAges 18 years+ - NCT07299734RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Augmented reality + electrical stimulation for hand grasp
This trial tests a system that combines a video-like overlay (augmented reality) with small electrical pulses to help you grasp objects. It may improve your hand function and control.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT07280026Recruiting
Hand hygiene training with augmented reality for health students and staff
This trial tests if an augmented reality system can improve how health students and hospital staff learn proper handwashing. You'll use the system during one training session and have your handwashing checked before and after.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT05960747Recruiting
Training for thoracentesis using an augmented reality simulator
This study tests whether a specific training using an augmented reality (AR) simulator helps medical students perform thoracentesis more safely and effectively. It also involves patients getting a first-time thoracentesis as part of routine care.
Strasbourg, Bas-RhinAges 18 years+ - NCT07238387Recruiting
AR glasses for testing eye movements in vertigo patients
This trial tests whether a pair of AR glasses can help doctors check eye movements (nystagmus) in people with vertigo or dizziness. You would compare the new glasses with standard testing, and it might be more comfortable and wearable.
Kaohsiung, TaiwanAges 18 years+ - NCT06910995Recruiting
Augmented reality game for physical activity in sedentary adults
This trial tests if a phone game called Pikmin Bloom (which uses augmented reality) can help people who sit a lot at work become more active. You would play the game for a short time to see if it encourages more walking.
TaipeiAges 40 years+ - NCT07146269Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality and brain stimulation for depression
This study tests if combining virtual reality with a gentle brain stimulation method at home can help people with major depression. You would use a headset and small electrodes to receive treatment in your own home.
MunichAges 18–65 - NCT07120906Enrolling by invitation
Augmented reality guidance for MRI liver procedures
This study tests a new augmented reality system to help doctors place needles in the liver during MRI scans for biopsies or ablation (heat to destroy tumors). The goal is to see if it improves accuracy and speed.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18–90 - NCT07003841Recruiting
AR-guided breast cancer localization trial
This trial tests an augmented reality (AR) tool to help surgeons locate breast cancer tumors during breast-conserving surgery. You may join if you have a single, small invasive breast tumor and have not had chemotherapy before surgery.
Seoul, Gangseo-guAges 19–80 - NCT06900179Enrolling by invitation
Augmented reality education for cancer wound care nurses
This trial tests whether using augmented reality (a technology that adds digital information to what you see) can help nurses learn how to manage cancerous wounds that have a bad odor or discharge. If you are an oncology nurse at a teaching hospital in northern Taiwan, you may be able to join and learn new ways to care for these wounds.
New Taipei City, New Taipei CityAges 20 years+ - NCT05244564Recruiting
PTSD app treatment comparison: monitor vs AR 3MDR
This trial tests whether two different ways of delivering an “AR 3MDR” PTSD therapy work better than a standard computer monitor approach. You may be eligible if you have PTSD and can do the required walking session on a treadmill safely.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06663384Recruiting
Arvis vs conventional knee replacement study
This trial compares a new ARVIS surgical system to standard knee replacement. It's for adults needing a first-time total knee replacement due to severe osteoarthritis.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for augmented reality?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 54 recruiting augmented reality studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a augmented reality trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a augmented reality trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.