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
- NCT07139379Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for stroke recovery
This trial tests whether virtual reality exercises can help improve arm and hand function after a stroke. It uses a special mirror therapy technique combined with cooperative tasks in a virtual environment.
Tainan, TaiwanAges 18–80 - NCT06719063Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for left-side neglect after stroke
This study tests whether immersive virtual reality with added sensations (like sounds and touch) can help people who have trouble noticing their left side after a right-sided stroke. If you had a first right-sided stroke within the past 3 months and have left neglect, this might help you regain function.
Saint-Sébastien-de-MorsentAges 18 years+ - NCT07125170Recruiting
Virtual reality for thinking skills after stroke
This trial tests whether immersive virtual reality can help improve thinking and memory problems after a recent stroke. It is designed for people who have mild to moderate cognitive issues and are already scheduled for occupational therapy.
Independencia, Santiago MetropolitanAges 18 years+ - NCT06956833Recruiting
Virtual reality learning: self-guided vs guided debriefing
This trial tests two ways of learning after a virtual reality simulation: one where you talk it through with a guide, and one where you do it on your own. It looks at how these different approaches help medical students learn and feel.
CopenhagenAges Any age - NCT07063394Recruiting
Virtual reality to reduce opioid use after heart or lung surgery
This trial tests if using virtual reality after heart or chest surgery can help reduce the amount of strong painkillers (opioids) patients need. It may offer a non-drug way to manage pain and speed up recovery.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 16–40 - NCT07064629Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality breathing training for anxiety
This trial tests if using virtual reality with biofeedback to practice relaxation breathing can help people with anxiety disorders. It aims to see if this method is more effective than standard techniques.
Klecany, Czech RepublicAges 18–65 - NCT07060170Recruiting
Can VR or AR glasses help kids feel less pain at the dentist?
This study tests if wearing fun glasses that show virtual or augmented reality can help children feel less pain and worry when getting a numbing shot for a cavity. It compares two types of high-tech glasses to see which works better.
Cairo, EgyptAges 5–8 - NCT07055178Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain and anxiety during vasectomy
This study tests if using a virtual reality headset during a vasectomy can help lower pain and anxiety. It compares VR with standard care to see which works better for patients.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18 years+ - NCT07050095Recruiting
Virtual reality vs. medication for anxiety before eye surgery
This trial compares using a virtual reality headset against a standard anti-anxiety medication (midazolam) to help patients relax before dacryocystorhinostomy (tear duct) surgery. It aims to find a non-drug way to reduce anxiety.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT07048275Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality training for caregivers of children with pneumonia
This trial tests whether a virtual reality (VR) training tool can help caregivers learn chest tapping (percussion) for children with pneumonia, reduce caregiver stress, and improve teaching. If you are a caregiver for a child with pneumonia and meet the health and language requirements, you may be able to join.
YuanlinAges Up to 17 years - NCT07039799Recruiting
Virtual reality for arm function in Duchenne
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (VR) games can help improve arm and hand function in people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It may be a fun and engaging way to do exercises that strengthen your upper body.
Istanbul, FatihAges 7–18 - NCT07039136Recruiting
Virtual reality mirrors therapy for vision
This trial tests if a virtual reality system can help people with a specific vision depth perception score. It's looking for adults who have not used virtual reality before.
Bolu, MerkezAges 18–60 - NCT07017660Recruiting
Virtual reality for comfort during cystoscopy
This trial tests if using virtual reality (VR) during a cystoscopy (a procedure to look inside the bladder) can help reduce pain or anxiety. If you are having a rigid cystoscopy for the first time under local anesthesia, you may be able to participate.
AnkaraAges 18–70 - NCT07014267Recruiting
Virtual reality for calming anxiety during fertility procedures
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (VR) for mindfulness can help reduce anxiety in people undergoing fertility-related surgeries. If you are between 18 and 50 and scheduled for a fertility procedure, you may be able to participate.
Abu DhabiAges 18–50 - NCT05941039Recruiting
Virtual reality balance training for healthy young adults
This study tests whether a virtual reality balance-training program improves how well people control their posture and respond to sudden balance challenges. You would do standing balance tests and training sessions with head and weight-shift movements.
Potsdam, New YorkAges 18–35 - NCT06893510Recruiting
Relaxation programs for pregnant women with preeclampsia
This study tests whether a virtual reality relaxation program or a face-to-face relaxation program can help pregnant women with preeclampsia feel calmer and more comfortable while in the hospital.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT06697275Recruiting
Virtual reality to ease port needle insertion in children with leukemia
This trial tests whether using a virtual reality mask can help reduce pain or fear when children with leukemia get a needle placed into their implantable port (a small device under the skin used for medicines). The goal is to see if it makes the procedure more comfortable.
BordeauxAges 6–16 - NCT06616324Recruiting
Virtual reality to reduce pain during kidney stone treatment
This study tests whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset during a kidney stone treatment called ESWL can help reduce pain and anxiety. If you're scheduled for ESWL at a hospital in Region Zealand, you may be able to use VR to distract yourself during the procedure.
RoskildeAges 18 years+ - NCT06506435Recruiting
Radiation therapy education using virtual reality
This study tests whether watching a virtual reality video before radiation therapy helps you understand the treatment better. It is for people with cancer who are starting radiation therapy at the University of Miami.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06424249Recruiting
Virtual reality vs. standard rehab for balance after below-knee amputation
This study compares virtual reality exercises to standard physical therapy for improving balance in people with one leg amputated below the knee. It may help you regain better balance and confidence in walking.
Le Grau-du-RoiAges 18–80 - NCT06346132Recruiting
Does virtual reality help during heart device surgery?
This study tests if wearing a virtual reality headset during a heart device implant or battery change helps you feel more comfortable and relaxed. The surgery is done under local anesthesia (numbing medicine) while you stay awake, and you go home the same day.
Lugano, Canton TicinoAges 18 years+ - NCT05527171Recruiting
Virtual reality mindfulness after ACL knee surgery
This study uses a virtual-reality mindfulness meditation program to help improve fear and movement quality after ACL reconstruction. It may help you feel less afraid of movement and land more safely when you return to sports.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 14–25 - NCT05289999Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain and anxiety during back injections
This trial tests whether using virtual reality can help reduce pain and anxiety during epidural injections for nerve-related back or leg pain. It is for adults who need these injections for the first time.
Le MansAges 18 years+ - NCT05171244Recruiting
Virtual reality training for kids with autism
This study tests whether immersive virtual reality (VR) training can improve how children with autism process different sensory information (like sights and sounds). It will compare children who do the VR training with another group as part of a pilot study at a child psychiatry center.
Tours, ToursAges 8–16
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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.