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
- NCT06188793Recruiting
Virtual reality for IBD pain during hospital stay
This study tests if using virtual reality can help manage pain for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) while they are in the hospital. It may offer a drug-free way to feel better.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT05563805Recruiting
Virtual reality adventure training for movement and fitness
This study uses a virtual reality “adventure” game that gets you moving to train exercise skills and coordination. It’s designed for U.S. military veterans who can walk on their own and don’t have certain vision, balance, or medical limits.
Arlington, TexasAges 18–45 - NCT07188623Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for older adults with depression
This study tests if a virtual reality program can help older adults with depression become more active and feel better. You would use a VR headset at home to practice activities that improve your mood.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 65 years+ - NCT07633769Recruiting
Virtual Reality Therapy for Hand and Wrist Injuries
This study tests whether using virtual reality (immersive computer simulations) during rehabilitation can help you recover better after a traumatic hand or wrist injury. The goal is to see if this approach improves how well your hand works and feels after healing.
MálagaAges 18–75 - NCT05608434RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
VR training for improving attention in kids with ADHD
This study tests a virtual reality (VR) program meant to strengthen attention skills in children with ADHD. It compares different VR-based training options and looks at whether kids improve on attention-related thinking skills after the sessions.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–16 - NCT07422519Recruiting
Virtual reality mindfulness for hard-to-treat depression
This study tests whether using a virtual reality mindfulness program, added to your usual depression care, can help people whose depression hasn't responded to standard treatments.
BarcelonaAges 18–74 - NCT07407036Recruiting
Virtual reality rehab for wrist instability
This study tests whether adding virtual reality exercises to standard physical therapy helps people with a specific wrist ligament injury. It compares usual rehab with a program that uses fun, virtual-reality games to improve strength and control.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07683715Recruiting
Virtual reality during cast application for kids
This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset during cast application helps children with forearm fractures feel less pain and anxiety. It compares the VR experience to the standard cast process.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 4–15 - NCT07463105Recruiting
Virtual reality vs. standard rehab for chronic back pain
This study compares virtual reality exercises to standard physical therapy for people with ongoing low back pain. It aims to see if VR can be a helpful and engaging way to reduce pain and improve function.
Sanok, Podkarpackie VoivodeshipAges 40–65 - NCT07431151Recruiting
Virtual reality training for balance after stroke
This study tests if using virtual reality headset games can help improve your balance, walking, daily activities, and quality of life after a recent stroke. If you join, you will do special balance and walking exercises with virtual reality.
Ankara, ÇankayaAges 18 years+ - NCT07204197Enrolling by invitation
Virtual Reality Physical Therapy After Lumbar Disc Surgery
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) during physical therapy after lumbar disc surgery helps you recover better in the first few days. You'll do standard exercises with or without VR games to see if it improves your movement and pain.
Ankara, AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT07102927Recruiting
Virtual reality training for stroke patients with neglect
This trial tests whether virtual reality exercises can help people with right-brain stroke overcome 'neglect' (trouble noticing things on their left side). It aims to improve daily function and quality of life.
SeoulAges 19–99 - NCT07674329Recruiting
Virtual reality rehab for arm strength after stroke
This trial tests if using virtual reality (VR) exercises early after an ischemic stroke can help improve arm muscle strength, thinking skills, and mood. It is for people who have had a stroke within the last 10 days.
TaipeiAges 18–85 - 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+ - NCT07350798Recruiting
Using robots and virtual reality for stroke rehab on a treadmill
This trial tests whether robotic devices, virtual reality, or augmented reality can improve walking and balance during treadmill training for people who have had a single stroke. It aims to make rehab more engaging and effective.
Kaposvár, Somogy CountyAges 18–99 - NCT07523425Recruiting
Virtual Reality Movement Training for Parkinson's Disease
This study tests whether using virtual reality—either alone or with others—can help improve movement and balance in people with Parkinson's disease. You would participate in rehabilitation sessions using VR technology while your symptoms and mobility are monitored.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 45–80 - NCT04189965Recruiting
Study of long-term memory of pain in healthy adults
This study looks at how people remember pain over time. It enrolls healthy adults so researchers can better understand the long-term effects of painful experiences.
BronAges 18–50 - NCT06690372Recruiting
Improving heart health in spinal cord injury with home gaming
This study tests if a home-based virtual reality gaming program can improve heart health in people with spinal cord injury who use a wheelchair. It may help you become more active and reduce heart disease risk.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07230002Recruiting
Navigating in virtual worlds after brain injury
This study looks at how people who had a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury at least 3 months ago walk and navigate in complex virtual environments. Participants will use virtual reality to test their movement strategies.
RennesAges 18–55 - NCT05772468Enrolling by invitation
Virtual pain care for people getting wound treatment
This trial tests a virtual (VR) pain-care approach during wound care procedures. It may help reduce how painful the treatments feel, especially for people who have had very painful wound care before.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT07545850Enrolling by invitation
Virtual Reality Glasses to Reduce Pain During IUD Insertion
This study tests whether wearing virtual reality glasses during an IUD insertion procedure can help reduce pain and anxiety. You would wear the glasses during the procedure to see if they help you feel calmer and experience less discomfort.
MalatyaAges 18–49 - NCT06797492Recruiting
Virtual Reality for Shoulder Problems
This trial tests whether virtual reality (a computer-made, 3D environment) can help people with shoulder problems recover better. You would use a VR headset for exercises, and the study will see if it improves your shoulder movement or pain.
Roma, ItalyAges 18–75 - NCT07020975Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality for anxiety relief in infertile women
This trial tests whether virtual reality can help reduce anxiety in women with primary infertility. You would use a VR headset to experience relaxing scenes, and researchers will measure how your anxiety levels change.
Girne Kepuveia, KeryneiaAges 18–50 - NCT04804202Recruiting
Virtual cycling program for people with Parkinson disease
This study tests whether a virtual, guided stationary bike exercise program is safe and helpful for people with Parkinson disease. It may help improve movement and fitness by letting you ride at home or in a controlled setting while using visual and audio guidance.
Newark, New JerseyAges 45–75
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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.