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
- NCT05085210Recruiting
Brain stimulation to improve parts of lost vision
This study tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment (tRNS) plus visual training can improve visual field problems after a stroke. It may help some people regain better visual perception in the area they lost.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT05150197Recruiting
Virtual reality eye test for children with eye disease
This trial studies whether a virtual reality (VR) eye test can measure a child’s vision field (where they can see) instead of standard testing. It may help clinics test children in a more comfortable way, especially if traditional tests are hard for kids.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 4–21 - NCT05319509Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for anxiety in public health students
This pilot study tests whether guided virtual reality sessions can reduce anxiety symptoms in eligible students. You may be asked to complete brief anxiety screening and use the VR therapy if you qualify.
Houston, TexasAges 18–30 - NCT05802758Recruiting
Training program for some youth in residential settings
This trial tests a mental health program that focuses on behavior and emotion control, using skills training that involves “exposure” to challenging situations in a safe way. It may help some young people with conduct-related difficulties while they live in a prison or state residential school.
HelsinkiAges 15–20 - NCT05830903Recruiting
Virtual reality job training for people with schizophrenia
This trial tests a virtual reality (VR) training program to help people with schizophrenia prepare for work. It aims to see whether VR-based job skills training is safe and helpful for improving readiness and functioning.
TaipeiAges 20–40 - NCT05833529Recruiting
Therapy program for cocaine use in a residential setting
This trial tests an “innovative cognitive and behavioral” therapy approach to help people stop cocaine use or stay stopped. It is done while you’re in a residential hospital program, aiming to improve coping and reduce relapse.
Fort-de-FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT05907265Recruiting
Virtual reality sessions to improve thinking after chemotherapy
This study tests whether immersive virtual reality training can improve thinking and concentration in adults who have had ongoing thinking problems after chemotherapy. It may help by using guided VR tasks that aim to support cognitive skills during recovery.
TerrassaAges 18–65 - NCT05973110Recruiting
Virtual reality training to improve thinking in psychosis
This trial tests whether a virtual reality program can help people living with psychosis improve thinking and daily functioning. It may help if your symptoms are currently stable and you can safely use the VR equipment.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18–60 - NCT06013748Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for voice hearing
This trial tests if virtual reality therapy can help people who hear distressing voices. It compares VR therapy to a waitlist to see if it gives you more control over the voices.
Groningen, Provincie GroningenAges 16 years+ - NCT06024473Recruiting
Brain stimulation and virtual reality for memory loss
This study uses a combination of brain stimulation (rTMS) and virtual reality exercises to help improve memory and thinking. It is for people aged 55 and older who have Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), a condition that can affect memory but is not dementia.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 55 years+ - NCT06045897Recruiting
EEG brain test for young people at risk of psychosis
This study uses a short EEG recording to look at brain activity patterns in young people with early signs of mental health conditions, including those at risk for psychosis, first episode psychosis, depression, or autism. It aims to find brain markers that could help identify people who might benefit from early treatment.
ParisAges 15–30 - NCT06166355Recruiting
Virtual reality treatment for anorexia in children under 14
This trial tests if a virtual reality body exposure program can help children under 14 with anorexia nervosa improve their relationship with their body image. The treatment is designed to be less scary and more engaging than traditional therapies.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges Up to 14 years - NCT06275516Recruiting
Virtual Reality with Sights, Sounds, and Touch for Stroke Recovery
This study tests whether a special virtual reality program that uses sights, sounds, and touch can help people who have had a stroke move their leg better. You might qualify if you had a first stroke, have trouble moving your leg, and can walk a little bit with help.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–85 - NCT06302413Recruiting
Thinking about the future during early recovery
This study looks at how thinking about the future might help people in early recovery from substance use. It recruits people who have been abstinent for 2 weeks to 1 year and are in outpatient treatment.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–60 - NCT06320106Recruiting
Navigating abilities in children with cerebral palsy
This study compares how children with cerebral palsy and their peers navigate spaces. It aims to understand differences in orientation and movement skills.
Bosisio Parini, LeccoAges 13 years+ - NCT06328751Recruiting
Virtual reality meditation for cancer pain relief
This study tests whether using meditation with virtual reality can help reduce pain in people with cancer. If you have chronic pain from cancer and can use a simple VR headset, this might be a gentle way to find relief.
Manaus, AmazonasAges 18–75 - NCT06349564Recruiting
Virtual reality to reduce sedation during GI procedures
This trial tests if watching virtual reality videos during a colonoscopy or upper endoscopy can help patients relax and need less sedation. It is for people having these procedures at NYU Langone Brooklyn Hospital.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 21–65 - NCT06473987Recruiting
Virtual reality training for better walking after brain injury
This trial tests a virtual reality program that combines thinking and walking exercises to help improve your balance and walking speed. It may be a good fit if you have a traumatic brain injury and walk more slowly than usual.
West Orange, New JerseyAges 18–65 - NCT06485869Recruiting
Virtual reality for better quality of life during chemo
This trial tests if using virtual reality during chemotherapy sessions can improve your quality of life. It's for people who are about to start their first round of IV chemo and have sessions lasting more than 30 minutes.
ChaunyAges 18 years+ - NCT06549010Recruiting
Virtual reality vision test for healthy eyes and glaucoma
This study tests a new virtual reality device to measure your field of vision (how well you see at the edges). It will compare the VR test to the standard bowl test. If you have healthy eyes or glaucoma, you may be able to join.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 25–70 - NCT06597591Recruiting
Virtual reality training to improve self-control in memory loss patients
This study tests whether a virtual reality training game can help improve your ability to stop yourself or control impulses, which can be affected in early memory problems. You will use a VR headset to practice these skills in a safe, fun environment.
NiceAges 60 years+ - NCT03869138Recruiting
Improving physical function after stroke using alternative therapies
This study tests alternative therapies to help improve physical abilities like walking, balance, and arm/leg function after a stroke. It may help if you can follow instructions and safely participate in supervised movement exercises.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–90 - NCT07689461Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain after hip replacement
This trial tests if using virtual reality can help reduce pain after hip replacement surgery. It may be a good option if you are having a hip replacement and have moderate to severe pain.
MalatyaAges 18–99 - 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
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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.