Clinical trials
Virtual Reality Simulation clinical trials
Below are recruiting virtual reality simulation clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 23 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07350278Recruiting
VR vs. mannequin training for ECT
This study tests if virtual reality training works as well as high-fidelity mannequin training for teaching medical students about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT, a treatment for severe depression).
Toronto, OntarioAges Any age - NCT06653270Recruiting
Virtual reality birth simulator for medical students
This trial uses a virtual reality birth simulator to help 4th-year medical students learn about childbirth. It aims to see if this training method is better than traditional teaching.
SingaporeAges 18–50 - NCT07048275Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality training for caregivers of children with pneumonia
This trial tests whether a virtual reality (VR) training tool can help caregivers learn chest tapping (percussion) for children with pneumonia, reduce caregiver stress, and improve teaching. If you are a caregiver for a child with pneumonia and meet the health and language requirements, you may be able to join.
YuanlinAges Up to 17 years - NCT07515092Enrolling by invitation
Virtual Reality Training for Hip Socket Screw Placement
This study tests whether practicing hip socket screw placement in virtual reality helps orthopedic residents learn the procedure better. You would use a VR simulator to practice before doing the actual surgery with supervision.
Bangkok, BangkokAges Any age - NCT06917755Recruiting
Virtual reality training for thyroid surgery
This trial tests if training with virtual reality helps surgical residents learn thyroid surgery better. It compares VR training to standard methods for residents who have finished their first year of training.
ThessalonikiAges Any age - NCT06666465Recruiting
Virtual reality glasses before gallbladder surgery
This study tests if wearing virtual reality glasses before surgery can help reduce anxiety by letting you see the operating room environment beforehand. It is for adults having their first gallbladder removal surgery.
İnönü, EskişehirAges Any age - NCT07324577Recruiting
Virtual reality for anxiety during radiation therapy
This study tests whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset during radiation therapy can reduce anxiety. It is for people with prostate, breast, lung, or head and neck cancer who will have at least 15 radiation sessions.
High Point, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06956833Recruiting
Virtual reality learning: self-guided vs guided debriefing
This trial tests two ways of learning after a virtual reality simulation: one where you talk it through with a guide, and one where you do it on your own. It looks at how these different approaches help medical students learn and feel.
CopenhagenAges Any age - NCT07392554Recruiting
Virtual reality for public speaking practice
This trial tests if virtual reality can help higher education students improve their public speaking skills. You'll use a VR program to practice speaking in front of an audience, which may reduce anxiety and improve your confidence.
Liège, LiègeAges 20–30 - NCT07663851Recruiting
Virtual reality for psychiatric nursing students
This study tests if virtual reality training helps nursing students understand psychiatric care. It is for students taking a psychiatric nursing course for the first time.
IstanbulAges 18–23 - NCT06558292Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality simulation to reduce stress for nursing students
This study tests whether a virtual reality practice session before clinical training can help reduce stress and anxiety. It is designed for second-year nursing students who have not yet taken the surgical nursing course.
AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT06513143Recruiting
Virtual reality surgery training from CT scans
This trial uses your CT scan to build a virtual reality surgical platform. It may help doctors practice surgeries in a safe, simulated environment.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07207083Enrolling by invitation
Can virtual reality exercise help restore body and mind in chronic low back pain
This trial tests whether doing exercises in a virtual reality (VR) environment can help people with chronic low back pain feel better both physically and mentally. You would use a VR headset to perform gentle movements and see how it affects your pain and fear of moving.
Seoul, SeoulAges 18–40 - NCT07250672Recruiting
3D video training for Parkinson's movement
This trial tests if watching personalized 3D videos of movements can help improve walking and other skills in people with Parkinson's. It involves using a special viewer to watch actions that match your own needs.
Bolu, BoluAges 50–85 - NCT06419257Recruiting
Virtual reality driving for dementia patients
This trial tests if a virtual reality driving simulator can help people with dementia living in a special care unit. If you can walk and see well, you may be able to take part.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 50 years+ - NCT06612619Recruiting
Virtual reality training for hip fracture surgery in doctors
This trial compares two-on-one versus one-on-one virtual reality training for medical students learning to operate on hip fractures. It aims to see if having two instructors for every student is more effective than the usual one-on-one approach.
CopenhagenAges Any age - NCT06049459Recruiting
Virtual Reality Games for Lazy Eye in Kids
This study tests if playing virtual reality games can help improve vision in children with lazy eye (amblyopia). It may be an option for kids who haven't fully improved with glasses or patching.
Columbus, OhioAges 5–17 - NCT06931132Enrolling by invitation
Does nature therapy help with cancer-related fatigue?
This study tests whether watching nature videos, imagining nature, or being in real nature can help reduce tiredness (fatigue) in people who have finished cancer treatment. If you often feel exhausted and want a drug-free way to feel better, this may be for you.
Stuttgart, Baden-WurttembergAges 18 years+ - NCT06854991Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality for managing pain in healthy kids
This study tests if virtual reality can help distract children and teenagers from the feeling of pain. It could show that VR is a helpful tool for managing pain without medicine.
Columbus, OhioAges 6–17 - NCT06917300Recruiting
Virtual reality to reduce pain and anxiety before spine surgery
This trial tests if using virtual reality before surgery can help reduce pain and anxiety in people having elective spine surgery. If you're scheduled for spine surgery and speak Polish, you may be able to participate.
Lodz, Łódź VoivodeshipAges 25–70 - NCT07035015Recruiting
Virtual reality vs mannequin for learning a hip nerve block
This study compares learning a specific nerve block (for the hip/upper thigh) using a self-guided virtual reality headset versus a traditional mannequin. It is for doctors and trainees at The Ottawa Hospital who want to improve their ultrasound skills for this procedure.
Ottawa, OntarioAges Any age - NCT06960980Recruiting
Virtual reality driving program for teens with ADHD
This study tests whether a virtual reality driving program can help teens with ADHD become safer drivers. It is for teens aged 16-19 who have a license, drive unsupervised, and have a parent or guardian willing to take part.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 16–19 - NCT07676578Recruiting
Virtual reality walking rehab for recent stroke patients
This study tests if using a virtual reality headset during walking exercises can help people who had a stroke within the past 1 to 6 months improve their walking. You might be able to join if you can walk a bit but still need help or practice, and your doctor approves.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for virtual reality simulation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 23 recruiting virtual reality simulation 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 virtual reality simulation 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 virtual reality simulation 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.