Clinical trials
Virtual Reality clinical trials
Below are recruiting virtual reality clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 479 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05816083Recruiting
Virtual reality tool for teens and young adults after trauma
This study tests a virtual reality program to help young people who have been through serious violence or sexual assault (“ITE”). It’s also open to certain healthcare workers who support these young people.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 15–30 - NCT06053619Recruiting
Virtual reality walking rehab for stroke patients who cannot walk
This trial tests whether adding virtual reality to robot-assisted walking therapy helps people who have had a stroke and cannot walk. It is for patients who had a first stroke in the past 15 days to 6 months.
LimogesAges 35–75 - NCT06196229Recruiting
Virtual reality video therapy for arm recovery after stroke
This study tests whether watching virtual reality videos of arm movements can help improve arm function after a stroke. It may be a good fit if you have some movement in your affected arm and can follow instructions.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–60 - NCT06397157Recruiting
Virtual reality and motor imagery for neck pain
This study tests whether combining virtual reality with mental practice of movements can help reduce long-term neck pain. If you have had non-specific neck pain for at least three months, this treatment may help retrain how your brain controls your neck muscles.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–50 - NCT06799806Recruiting
Virtual reality to reduce anxiety before bronchoscopy
This trial tests whether using a virtual reality headset while waiting for a bronchoscopy (a lung exam with a thin, flexible camera) can help lower your anxiety. You will be randomly assigned to either use the headset or get standard care.
Le MansAges 18 years+ - NCT06927804Recruiting
Virtual reality for comfort during port placement
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (a headset showing calming images) can help patients feel more comfortable and less distressed while having a small device (a port) inserted under the skin for chemotherapy or other cancer treatments.
Ostrava, Moravian-Silesian RegionAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07114003Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain and anxiety during wound dressing changes
This study tests whether using virtual reality during wound dressing changes can help reduce pain and anxiety and improve satisfaction for people with pressure sores (bedsores).
Mersin, TarsusAges 18 years+ - NCT07310004Recruiting
VR vs Music for Breast Biopsy Anxiety
This trial compares using a virtual reality headset versus listening to relaxing music to help lower your anxiety and pain during a breast biopsy. Both methods are non-drug ways to help you feel more comfortable during the procedure.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07219355Recruiting
Virtual reality training for rural veteran healthcare providers
This trial tests a virtual reality training program to help healthcare providers talk to rural Veterans about safely storing firearms and medications. It aims to see if VR can be an effective way to learn these important skills.
Arlington, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07013695Recruiting
Virtual reality to reduce sedation in orthopedic surgery
This trial tests if watching virtual reality during regional anesthesia for planned arm or leg surgery can lower the need for calming medicine. It may help you feel more relaxed without as many drugs.
ÉvreuxAges 18 years+ - NCT06881407Recruiting
Robot and VR games to improve arm use in kids with cerebral palsy
This study tests if playing virtual reality games with a humanoid robot can help children with cerebral palsy improve arm function. Your child would play fun games while using their arm, which may strengthen movement and coordination.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 5–21 - NCT06928155Recruiting
Using virtual reality for better quality of life
This trial uses virtual reality as a tool to help improve the quality of life for people who need assistance with daily tasks. It aims to make rehabilitation more engaging and accessible.
Almería, AndalusiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07044323Recruiting
Virtual reality for phantom limb pain after leg amputation
This study tests whether using virtual reality at home for 30 minutes a day can reduce phantom limb pain after a leg amputation. It aims to improve how your brain handles pain signals.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–100 - NCT07206199Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for OCD
This trial tests if virtual reality exposure therapy can help people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). You will experience realistic situations in a safe virtual environment to face your fears, which may reduce your OCD symptoms.
Klecany, Česká RepublikaAges 18–55 - NCT07454798Recruiting
Virtual reality neurofeedback for teens with migraine
This study tests whether using virtual reality neurofeedback can help teens with migraine. You would wear a VR headset and learn to control your brain's activity to reduce headache frequency.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 10–16 - NCT07484815Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain during egg freezing
This study tests whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset during egg freezing can help reduce pain. If you are having your eggs retrieved to preserve your fertility, you may be able to take part and wear a VR device to see if it makes the procedure more comfortable.
JerusalemAges 18–45 - NCT07537062Recruiting
Virtual Reality to Reduce Anxiety During Cancer Chemotherapy in Children
This study tests whether wearing virtual reality headsets can help reduce anxiety and fear in children with cancer who need a spinal injection of chemotherapy (a needle procedure into the spine). The goal is to see if this distraction tool makes the experience less stressful for kids and their families.
KayseriAges 4–10 - NCT06550323Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality for pain during chest tube removal
This study tests if using virtual reality can reduce pain, anxiety, and discomfort when a chest tube is removed after heart bypass surgery. If you are between 18 and 65 and have a chest tube after coronary artery bypass surgery, you may be able to join.
ErzurumAges 18–65 - NCT05440760Recruiting
Virtual reality during brachytherapy to improve patient care
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) during a type of internal radiation treatment for certain gynecologic cancers can improve your experience and quality of care. You may wear a VR headset while receiving brachytherapy, and your comfort and ability to follow the treatment plan will be checked.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07026890Recruiting
Virtual reality for elderly with psychomotor disadaptation
This trial tests if using virtual reality can help older adults who have trouble moving and adapting to their surroundings (psychomotor disadaptation syndrome). It aims to improve their care while in a hospital geriatric unit.
DijonAges 65 years+ - NCT05821517RecruitingPhase 4
Breathing or virtual reality to treat shoulder dislocation pain
This trial compares two ways to help control pain after an anterior (front) shoulder dislocation: methoxyflurane breathing and a virtual reality headset, versus usual pain treatment. It may help some people by making pain control easier during treatment.
NiceAges 18 years+ - NCT04107870Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for body-image distress in teen anorexia
This study tests whether virtual reality exposure therapy can improve body-image distress in female teens with anorexia nervosa. It may help reduce distress related to seeing or thinking about their body.
ReimsAges 13–17 - NCT05947045Recruiting
Virtual reality cognitive training during brain tumor radiotherapy
This trial tests whether a computer-based cognitive training program in a virtual reality setting can help children think and learn while they are getting radiation for a brain tumor. You and a parent will decide together if it’s a good fit, and the child must be able to complete the study tasks.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 8–22
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for virtual reality?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 479 recruiting virtual 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 virtual 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 virtual 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.