Clinical trials
Virtual Reality Therapy clinical trials
Below are recruiting virtual reality therapy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 103 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07171736Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for student mental health
This trial tests if virtual reality can help students with strong inner critics or emotional pain. You'll try a therapy called schema therapy using VR to change negative thought patterns.
Groningen, Provincie GroningenAges 16 years+ - NCT07139379Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for stroke recovery
This trial tests whether virtual reality exercises can help improve arm and hand function after a stroke. It uses a special mirror therapy technique combined with cooperative tasks in a virtual environment.
Tainan, TaiwanAges 18–80 - NCT07125170Recruiting
Virtual reality for thinking skills after stroke
This trial tests whether immersive virtual reality can help improve thinking and memory problems after a recent stroke. It is designed for people who have mild to moderate cognitive issues and are already scheduled for occupational therapy.
Independencia, Santiago MetropolitanAges 18 years+ - NCT07055178Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain and anxiety during vasectomy
This study tests if using a virtual reality headset during a vasectomy can help lower pain and anxiety. It compares VR with standard care to see which works better for patients.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07039136Recruiting
Virtual reality mirrors therapy for vision
This trial tests if a virtual reality system can help people with a specific vision depth perception score. It's looking for adults who have not used virtual reality before.
Bolu, MerkezAges 18–60 - 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 - NCT07018336Recruiting
Mirror therapy vs virtual reality for arm recovery after stroke
This study compares two therapies—mirror therapy and virtual reality—to help improve arm and hand function in people who have had a stroke. It aims to find which approach works better for recovery.
Istanbul, GaziosmanpaşaAges 18–75 - NCT06818877Recruiting
Brain-powered virtual reality game for arm training in kids with cerebral palsy
This study uses a virtual reality game controlled by brain activity to help children with cerebral palsy improve arm and hand movement. It also includes typically developing children to see how the game works for everyone.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 6–17 - NCT06506435Recruiting
Radiation therapy education using virtual reality
This study tests whether watching a virtual reality video before radiation therapy helps you understand the treatment better. It is for people with cancer who are starting radiation therapy at the University of Miami.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06248216Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for cancer treatment side effects
This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) can help ease common cancer-treatment side effects like pain, anxiety, sleep trouble, fatigue, or numbness. You may be able to join if you finished your main cancer treatment at least 3 months ago and have one of these symptoms.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–88 - NCT06152328Recruiting
Virtual reality mirror therapy for arm recovery after stroke
This study tests whether virtual reality mirror therapy can help people recover arm movement after a stroke. It is for people who had an ischemic stroke a few months ago and still have some arm weakness.
Bolu, MerkezAges 40–80 - NCT06077227Recruiting
Virtual reality for phantom limb pain
This study tests whether virtual reality therapy can help reduce phantom limb pain or uncomfortable sensations after amputation. If you have a major limb amputation and feel pain or other sensations in the missing limb, this might be an option to try.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06021938Recruiting
Virtual Reality for Breathlessness in ALS
This trial tests if using immersive virtual reality can help reduce ongoing shortness of breath in people with ALS who already use a breathing mask (non-invasive ventilation). It may offer a drug-free way to feel more comfortable.
Paris, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT05903235Recruiting
VR and mirror therapy for arm recovery after stroke
This trial tests a mix of virtual reality (VR) and mirror therapy to help improve arm movement after a stroke. You may be asked to use the technology and give feedback, and the study may compare it with other care approaches to see if it helps more.
Taoyuan CityAges 20–80 - NCT05876156Recruiting
VR physical therapy versus traditional physical therapy for young patients
This trial studies whether virtual reality (VR) physical therapy works as well as usual (traditional) physical therapy for improving recovery after cancer-related care. It may help by making therapy sessions more engaging while still aiming for physical function and comfort.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 10–25 - NCT05744024Enrolling by invitation
VR-based comfort care during complex wound procedures
This trial studies a non-medicine way to reduce pain during complex wound care, possibly using VR or similar distraction tools. You may be able to join if you have painful wound procedures and can safely use the VR setup.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT05695131Recruiting
Testing virtual reality speech therapy for adults
This study checks whether a virtual reality (VR) version of a speech-language therapy program is practical and works the way it should. You might benefit by getting speech therapy in a new, technology-based format, and helping researchers confirm it is safe and feasible.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT04934293Recruiting
Virtual reality support during proton radiation for children
This trial tests whether virtual reality (VR) can be used safely and comfortably for children receiving proton radiation. It aims to improve the experience of treatment by using a VR helmet during radiotherapy sessions.
NiceAges 7–18 - NCT04867187Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus mirror therapy for nerve pain
This trial tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment (repeated TMS) combined with mirror therapy can reduce nerve pain. It may help people whose nerve pain has lasted for months and hasn’t improved enough with usual medicines.
BronAges 18–85 - NCT04887116RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Virtual reality sessions to treat PTSD in healthcare workers
This early-phase study tests whether guided virtual reality experiences can reduce symptoms of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) or near-PTSD in healthcare workers. It may help people who have stress reactions related to work during the COVID-19 era.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT04467502Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for gambling urges
This trial tests whether virtual reality exposure therapy can help people with gambling disorder by safely practicing facing gambling-related triggers. It may help you reduce urges and improve control, if you meet the study’s specific criteria.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT03353584Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain relief during sickle cell pain crises
This trial tests whether a virtual reality (VR) experience can help reduce pain during a sickle cell “vaso-occlusive crisis,” which is an episode of sudden, severe pain. It’s offered alongside the care team’s usual pain management to see if VR makes pain feel better.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 6–25 - NCT07649876Recruiting
Virtual Reality to Reduce Anxiety in Critically Ill Patients
This study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset—which shows calming scenes like nature—can help reduce anxiety, agitation, and confusion in patients admitted to the intensive care unit. The goal is to see if VR can help patients feel more comfortable during their recovery.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges Any age
Hear when a new Virtual Reality Therapy trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for virtual reality therapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 103 recruiting virtual reality therapy 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 therapy 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 therapy 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.