Clinical trials
Virtual Reality clinical trials
Below are recruiting virtual reality clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 460 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT07297862Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality sickness test for stroke survivors
This study compares stroke survivors and healthy people to see how virtual reality (VR) affects them, specifically looking at motion sickness symptoms. It may help understand if VR is safe to use after a stroke.
BoluAges 18–80 - NCT07299916Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation and virtual reality for anxiety disorders
This trial tests if a combination of non-invasive brain stimulation (tDCS) and virtual reality meditation can reduce anxiety in people with Generalized Anxiety Disorder or related conditions. It aims to find a new, non-medication way to help manage symptoms.
Hong KongAges 16–70 - NCT07288047Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain during early abortion
This study tests if using a virtual reality headset during a first trimester procedural abortion can help reduce pain and anxiety. You may be eligible if you are planning to have an abortion at Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania and meet the criteria below.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07296991Recruiting
Virtual reality exercise study for sedentary adults
This study tests if watching a virtual reality (VR) exercise video can give some of the same health benefits as real exercise. It might help people who are not active now and have slightly high blood sugar or blood pressure.
Detroit, MichiganAges 25–40 - NCT07287605Recruiting
Virtual reality for mood during focused ultrasound for essential tremor
This study tests if using virtual reality can improve your mood while you undergo a focused ultrasound procedure for essential tremor. If you are already scheduled for this treatment, you may be able to join.
North York, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07287059Recruiting
Wearable robot and virtual reality for hand recovery after stroke
This study tests if combining a wearable robotic glove with virtual reality exercises can help improve hand function in people who have had a stroke. It may be a good fit if you have some movement in your hand and arm but need more help.
Istanbul, BeykozAges 30–60 - NCT06728241Recruiting
Virtual reality and AI therapy for psychosis
This study tests if virtual reality and artificial intelligence can help people with psychosis overcome difficulties going outside or doing everyday activities. It uses VR scenarios and AI tools to support treatment.
Oslo, NorwayAges 17–65 - NCT06692530Recruiting
Virtual reality study for paranoid delusions in asylum seekers
This study uses virtual reality to help understand and treat paranoid delusions in asylum seekers who have a psychotic disorder. It may help improve care for people with similar experiences.
Balkbrug, OverijsselAges 18 years+ - NCT07238439Enrolling by invitation
VR game for dementia education in nursing students
This trial tests if a virtual reality game helps nursing students learn about dementia care. It is designed for students at Universitas Airlangga who have not used similar VR dementia programs before.
Surabaya, East JavaAges Any age - NCT07229924Recruiting
Cognitive improvement after weight-loss surgery with virtual reality
This trial tests whether a virtual reality exercise program can help improve thinking skills (like memory and attention) after bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. It may benefit people with severe obesity who are planning to have surgery.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–65 - NCT07224204Recruiting
Virtual reality education for young cancer patients and caregivers
This trial tests a social virtual reality tool designed to help adolescents and young adults with cancer (and their caregivers) learn about their condition and treatment. It focuses on patients who are newly diagnosed and will receive chemotherapy through a central line.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 13–39 - NCT07223905Recruiting
Cognitive and walking training for memory and mobility risk
This study tests a combined brain and walking exercise program for older adults who have normal thinking but show early signs of thinking or memory problems and slower walking. The goal is to see if this training can improve memory and movement, and potentially prevent further decline.
Kansas City, KansasAges 65 years+ - NCT06887231Recruiting
Virtual reality and brain stimulation for early stroke recovery
This study tests whether using virtual reality (a special headset with games) combined with mild electrical stimulation on the scalp can help people recover arm movement early after a stroke. It is for people who already have some movement in their affected arm and are in the subacute phase (1 week to 3 months after stroke).
Vienna, State of ViennaAges 18–80 - NCT06921109Recruiting
Virtual reality for headache relief in kids
This study tests if using virtual reality to learn relaxation techniques can help reduce headaches in children and teens who have migraines or frequent tension headaches.
Sart Tilman, LiegeAges 8–15 - NCT06863649Recruiting
Games for shoulder and arm pain after a stroke
This trial tests if doing fun, non-immersive video game–like exercises for a short time can help reduce chronic pain in the shoulder or arm after a stroke. It looks at whether these exercises can improve arm movement and make daily activities feel easier.
Exeter, DevonAges 18 years+ - NCT07185971Recruiting
Vision training system for chronic vision loss after brain injury
This study tests a device called PAVE that may help improve vision in people who have lost part of their sight due to stroke, brain injury, or brain surgery. It is for those with ongoing vision problems, not those with eye diseases.
Cedar Rapids, IowaAges 21–80 - NCT07191288Recruiting
Virtual reality for stress relief in young adults
This trial tests if a short virtual reality experience can help reduce stress. It is for healthy people aged 18-35 who feel stressed and speak German.
Basel, Canton of Basel-CityAges 18–35 - NCT07181434Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain relief during leg artery repair
This trial tests whether using a virtual reality headset during a leg artery repair procedure can reduce pain. If you have peripheral artery disease and are having a minimally invasive leg artery surgery under local anesthesia with sedation, you may be able to participate.
PoitiersAges 18 years+ - NCT07172113Recruiting
Virtual Reality Therapy for Depression in Young Adults
This study tests a virtual reality program that delivers cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy) to help young adults with depression. If you are a native Cantonese speaker between 18 and 40, you may be able to try this new digital therapy from home.
Hong KongAges 18–40 - NCT07138495Recruiting
Stroke rehab using AI and a smartphone app
This trial tests a smartphone-based therapy (RGS) that uses AI to help people who had a stroke more than 6 months ago improve arm and hand movement. It's for those with mild to moderate arm weakness who can use a phone and sit during therapy sessions.
LimogesAges 18 years+ - NCT06961396Recruiting
Virtual reality for period pain relief
This trial tests if using virtual reality can help reduce pain during menstruation in young women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods not caused by another condition). It may offer a drug-free option for managing period discomfort.
IsmailiaAges 13–20 - NCT06056180Recruiting
Motor imagery training for balance in older adults
This study tests whether imagining moving your body (motor imagery training) can improve balance in older adults. It will compare this mental practice with usual activities to see if it helps prevent falls and improves stability.
Menteşe, MuğlaAges 60–80 - NCT07114445Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality foot care training for type 2 diabetes
This trial tests if using virtual reality glasses to teach foot care can help people with type 2 diabetes take better care of their feet. It aims to prevent serious foot problems.
Gaziantep, GaziantepAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for virtual reality?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 460 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.