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
- NCT05466123Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality experience for people near the end of life
This trial is testing a virtual reality (“VR”) experience for people who are nearing the end of life and already receiving comfort-focused care. It may help you and your care team understand whether VR can improve comfort, feelings, or quality of life during this time.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - NCT05031910Recruiting
Virtual 3D guidance for head and neck cancer surgery
This study tests whether a virtual reality (3D computer) model of surgery can help surgeons improve how head and neck cancer operations are planned and done. You may benefit from more personalized surgical planning, if you’re eligible for standard surgery.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04867187Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus mirror therapy for nerve pain
This trial tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment (repeated TMS) combined with mirror therapy can reduce nerve pain. It may help people whose nerve pain has lasted for months and hasn’t improved enough with usual medicines.
BronAges 18–85 - NCT04907643Recruiting
Virtual reality program to reduce stomach-cancer pain
This trial tests whether virtual reality (VR) can improve pain and other day-to-day symptoms in people with certain gastrointestinal cancers. You’d use VR for pain relief while researchers measure how you’re feeling.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–99 - NCT04289571RecruitingPhase 1
Virtual reality vision testing for people with retinal disease
This early-stage study uses virtual reality tasks to check how well a person can move and function using their eyesight. It may help researchers measure vision abilities in a way that could guide future care for retinal disease.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 5–120 - 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 - NCT03807401Recruiting
Prismatic test study to support daily independence after brain injury
This study tests a new vision-related “prismatic adaptation” task to see if it could help people with daily independence after a brain injury. Because you’d be asked to do technical testing, the main goal is to understand how the test works in healthy people.
BronAges 18–70 - NCT03221244Recruiting
Virtual reality training for attention difficulties
This study tests whether a virtual reality program can help improve attention and inattention symptoms. It targets people who have significant attention problems (including ADHD-related symptoms) and can use a computer.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 8–12 - NCT02560805RecruitingPhase 2
Study drugs that affect stress nerves and blood pressure in PTSD
This Phase 2 study looks at how stress-related nerve activity and a hormone called angiotensin II may be involved in PTSD, and how specific blood-pressure-related medicines affect the body. You may be eligible if you are a PTSD patient (or a matched control without PTSD) and meet safety criteria.
Decatur, GeorgiaAges 18–65 - NCT07806422Recruiting
Virtual reality to prevent confusion in ICU
This trial tests if virtual reality can help prevent confusion (delirium) during an ICU stay. It uses relaxing activities to keep the mind clear, which may help you recover faster and with fewer complications.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT07754864Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality education for first-time radiation therapy
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) before your first radiation therapy session can help reduce anxiety and improve your overall experience. You'll use a VR headset to see what treatment will be like, which may help you feel more prepared and at ease.
Muscat, Muḩāfaz̧at MasqaţAges 18 years+ - NCT06589544Recruiting
Virtual reality and brain stimulation for depression in cancer patients
This trial tests whether combining virtual reality therapy with transcranial magnetic stimulation (a non-invasive brain treatment) can help reduce depression in people who have had cancer in the last 5 years. It aims to improve mood without using medication.
Ferrara, FEAges 18–100 - NCT07732868Enrolling by invitation
Virtual Reality Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury
This trial tests a virtual reality (VR) program that uses brain-machine interface (BMI) technology to help people with spinal cord injuries regain movement. The program may help your brain and body work together better, potentially improving your recovery.
AveiroAges 18–65 - NCT07731477Recruiting
Virtual reality mindfulness for anxiety in breast cancer chemo
This study tests if using virtual reality for mindfulness exercises can help reduce anxiety, improve comfort, sleep, and fatigue in women with breast cancer who are about to start chemotherapy. It compares VR mindfulness to standard care.
Ankara, AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT07660822Recruiting
Game-based exercise for inactive teens
This trial tests if fun, game-based exercise programs can help teens who are not very active get moving. If you're between 10 and 18 and don't have a physical condition that prevents exercise, you may be able to take part.
GaziantepAges 10–18 - NCT07610447Recruiting
Virtual Reality vs Treadmill Exercise for Kids With Asthma
This study compares two ways to exercise safely: using virtual reality versus a treadmill. Researchers want to see which method helps children and teens with asthma improve their fitness and breathing.
Istanbul, EyupsultanAges 10–17 - NCT07589790Recruiting
Virtual Reality and Mindfulness for Chronic Low Back Pain
This study tests whether virtual reality combined with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy can help reduce chronic low back pain lasting 3+ months. The trial aims to see if this newer approach eases pain and improves quality of life.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 20–70 - NCT07426302Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality mental exercises for teens with autism and ADHD
This trial uses virtual reality games to help improve thinking skills in children and teens who have both autism and ADHD. It tests whether these fun, computer-based exercises can support attention and learning.
MessinaAges 8–18 - NCT06776887Recruiting
Virtual reality exercises for burn recovery on legs
This trial tests whether virtual reality exercises can help people with leg burns improve balance and reduce depression and anxiety. It is for people who had a large thermal burn on their lower body at least 3 months ago.
GizaAges 35–55 - NCT07354542Recruiting
Relaxation therapy for pain and sleep after joint replacement
This trial tests if different relaxation methods, such as breathing exercises or virtual reality, can help reduce pain and improve sleep after hip or knee replacement surgery. It is designed for people who have had a joint replacement and are able to use a mobile phone or tablet.
Bartın, CenterAges 18 years+ - NCT07260747Recruiting
Virtual reality for foot health in sedentary students
This trial tests if virtual reality exercises can improve foot function, pressure, and balance in sedentary university students aged 18–25. It may help you understand how simple VR activities can benefit your feet and stability.
IstanbulAges 18–45 - NCT07146269Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality and brain stimulation for depression
This study tests if combining virtual reality with a gentle brain stimulation method at home can help people with major depression. You would use a headset and small electrodes to receive treatment in your own home.
MunichAges 18–65
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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.