Clinical trials
Virtual Reality clinical trials
Below are recruiting virtual reality clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 482 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT06047717Recruiting
Virtual reality navigation study for stroke survivors
This study uses virtual reality to understand how vision loss from a stroke affects navigation. You may help researchers learn more by wearing a VR headset and doing simple tasks.
Rochester, New YorkAges 21–75 - NCT07542834Recruiting
Virtual Reality Training for Medical Students
This study tests whether using virtual reality can help medical students learn better and feel more confident in their training. Researchers will compare how students learn with VR versus traditional methods.
Athens, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07291310Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality therapy for children with brachial plexus injury
This trial tests if playing virtual reality games while doing dual tasks can help the brain rewire and improve arm function in children with a brachial plexus injury. It could offer a fun and engaging new approach to rehabilitation.
Istanbul, CevizlibağAges 7–14 - NCT07496255Recruiting
Virtual reality for memory help after ICU confusion
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (VR) can help older adults recover their thinking and memory after a serious illness and confusion in the ICU. You may be eligible if you are 50 or older, spent time on a breathing machine, and had delirium in the ICU.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 50 years+ - NCT05424302Recruiting
Home virtual reality therapy for vestibular problems by location
This study looks at how well a home-based virtual reality (VR) vestibular therapy works for people with ongoing (chronic) balance problems, and whether results differ based on where the problem is in the inner ear. It may help your care team understand who benefits most from VR therapy.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05888038Recruiting
Virtual reality to reduce pain after scoliosis surgery
This trial looks at whether virtual reality can lower pain for children and teens after scoliosis repair surgery, which may also reduce how much opioid pain medicine they need. If you join, you would use a virtual reality experience during the post-operative period.
Staten Island, New YorkAges 7–21 - NCT06685107Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain relief in older ER patients
This trial tests if using virtual reality along with standard pain medication helps reduce pain better than medication alone for older adults with muscle or joint pain in the emergency room.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 65–120 - NCT07221409Recruiting
Virtual reality to help cancer patients feel better during treatment
This trial tests whether using virtual reality can help reduce stress, anxiety, and other emotional symptoms in people being treated for cancer. Patients undergoing chemotherapy, bone marrow transplant, or CAR-T therapy may be eligible.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18–90 - NCT06001489Recruiting
Virtual reality for anxiety before heart surgery
This trial tests whether watching a 360-degree virtual reality video can help reduce anxiety before heart surgery. If you are waiting for elective heart surgery and are at least 18 years old, you may be able to participate.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT07047157Recruiting
Virtual reality boosts nursing students' confidence and motivation
This trial tests if video-based virtual reality education helps nursing students feel more confident and motivated when learning a new skill. It compares VR training to traditional methods.
VanAges Up to 30 years - 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 - NCT06184126Recruiting
Virtual reality for sickle cell pain in the emergency room
This trial tests whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset, along with your usual pain treatment, can help reduce pain during a sickle cell crisis. It is for adults with sickle cell disease who are in the emergency department and receiving IV opioids for a vaso-occlusive crisis.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07288385Recruiting
Virtual reality and brain stimulation for arm recovery after stroke
This study tests if using virtual reality along with mild brain stimulation can help improve arm and hand movement in people who have had a stroke. It is for those who are at least three months past their stroke and have moderate arm weakness.
RiyadhAges 18 years+ - NCT07294690Recruiting
Virtual reality training before colorectal cancer surgery
This study uses virtual reality training before colorectal cancer surgery to see if it helps reduce anxiety and prepare you better for the procedure, leading to a smoother recovery.
IstanbulAges 18–70 - NCT06588270Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for schizophrenia symptoms
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) can help improve the 'negative symptoms' of schizophrenia, like low motivation or social withdrawal. You would play specially-designed VR games during therapy sessions to see if it helps you feel more engaged.
Santiago, Santiago MetropolitanAges 18–65 - NCT07087743Recruiting
Virtual reality rehab for walking after stroke
This study uses virtual reality to help people who have had a stroke improve their walking. It provides feedback on how you push off with your feet, which may strengthen your walking pattern.
Galveston, TexasAges 20 years+ - NCT07550270Recruiting
Virtual Reality Walking Training After Stroke
This study tests whether a combination of weight-supported walking equipment and virtual reality games can help stroke patients improve their walking ability and muscle control. The training aims to make walking safer and easier during recovery.
Ankara, ÇankayaAges 45–75 - NCT07438639Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality language help for kids with language delay
This study tests whether virtual reality games can help preschool children with language delay improve their speaking and understanding skills. It is designed for children ages 3 to 6 with a language disorder but without other major health problems.
MessinaAges 3–8 - NCT07101692Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality training for new nurses on nasogastric tube placement
This study tests if virtual reality helps new graduate nurses learn how to place a nasogastric feeding tube. If you are a new nurse working in an internal medicine or surgical unit, this might help improve your skills.
GaziantepAges 18–65 - NCT07379450Recruiting
Virtual reality to ease anxiety before surgery
This study tests whether using virtual reality before surgery can help lower anxiety in adults. If you are having elective surgery and can understand Chinese, this approach might help you feel calmer before your procedure.
KowloonAges 18 years+ - NCT07317271Recruiting
Virtual reality for burn symptoms
This trial tests a virtual reality program to help with symptoms like pain, trouble sleeping, and itching after a burn injury. You can join from home using your own device.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07739082Recruiting
Virtual reality for teens with hunched back
This study tests if virtual reality exercises can improve posture in teens with a hunched back (thoracic hyperkyphosis). It may help by making therapy more engaging and effective.
CairoAges 13–18 - NCT07505901Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality therapy for children with autism
This trial uses virtual reality to help children with autism improve social skills like eye contact and gestures. It tests if watching a virtual version of themselves can make learning these skills easier.
MalatyaAges 6–11
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for virtual reality?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 482 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.