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
- NCT06495450Recruiting
Virtual reality and treadmill training for chronic stroke recovery
This study tests if walking on a treadmill while using a special virtual reality headset can help people improve their walking after a stroke. It is for people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago, can walk with some help, and live near Halifax.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05766553Recruiting
Virtual reality mindfulness to reduce cigarette cravings
This trial tests whether guided mindfulness meditation in virtual reality can lower cigarette cravings and help people quit smoking. It may help by reducing urges to smoke during stressful moments.
IteuilAges 18–75 - NCT05592132Recruiting
Virtual reality to help children handle cancer treatment pain
This trial studies whether virtual reality can reduce pain and discomfort during painful medical procedures for children getting care for benign (non-cancerous) tumors or cancer. It may help make treatments feel easier for you and your child during procedures.
Saint-DenisAges 6–18 - NCT07864428Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality relaxation for nursing students
This trial tests whether using virtual reality to relax before a clinical exam helps reduce anxiety. It may help nursing students feel calmer and perform better.
Ankara, AAAges 18 years+ - NCT07282561Recruiting
Nutrition and virtual rehab for older adults with shoulder issues
This study tests whether a virtual reality shoulder exercise program combined with nutritional support helps older adults recover better after surgery. It focuses on people who are frail and have shoulder problems needing surgery.
RomeAges 60 years+ - NCT07853300Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality for comfort during colonoscopy
This study tests whether using virtual reality (a computer-generated 3D environment you can see and hear) during a colonoscopy can reduce pain, anxiety, and embarrassment. If it works, it could make the procedure more comfortable for people who have it without sedation.
Kocaeli, İzmitAges 18–65 - NCT06132399Recruiting
Virtual reality software for recent stroke recovery
This trial tests whether using virtual reality exercises can help people who recently had a stroke regain movement in their arms or legs. If you had a stroke 7 to 14 days ago and have weakness on one side, this study may help with your recovery.
Almería, AlmeríaAges 18 years+ - NCT07413458Recruiting
VR nature for alcohol use disorder
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (VR) nature scenes can help people with alcohol use disorder who also have depression. You'll be in an intensive outpatient program and may try VR sessions to see if they reduce cravings and improve mood.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07268079Recruiting
Testing a VR app for brain and thinking skills
This study is testing a virtual reality app called VIRADIA to see if it can help check brain and thinking skills. Doctors are looking for people with and without a neurological condition like Parkinson's or multiple sclerosis to take part.
Nitra, Nitra RegionAges 18–80 - NCT07176013Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality meditation for voice therapy
This trial tests whether using virtual reality meditation can help people with voice disorders who also feel anxious. If you have a voice problem and anxiety, you might find this treatment helpful.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07130084Recruiting
Virtual reality for first-time planned cesarean births
This trial tests if using virtual reality (VR) during a planned cesarean section can help reduce anxiety and improve the birth experience. It is for women having their first planned cesarean and who own a compatible smartphone or tablet.
BathAges 18 years+ - NCT04215679Recruiting
Virtual reality plus mental practice for stroke hand recovery
This trial tests whether “motor imagery” done with virtual reality can improve hand function after a stroke. You may benefit if you have readable Turkish and enough thinking ability to follow the program.
Bolu, MerkezAges 18–80 - NCT04893278Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality during an EP heart procedure
This trial tests whether a virtual reality experience in a heart testing lab (during an electrophysiology procedure) is safe and workable for patients. It may help the care team learn if virtual reality can make the lab experience easier for some people.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07850830Recruiting
Virtual reality rehab survey for arm and shoulder conditions
This study asks people using virtual reality for arm or shoulder rehabilitation to answer questions about how they feel about it. Your responses help improve VR rehab for conditions like shoulder pain or stroke recovery.
CairoAges 20–50 - NCT07630350Enrolling by invitation
Virtual Reality for Young People With Chronic Pain
This study tests whether wearing virtual reality goggles can help young people (ages 7–21) manage chronic pain in their neck, shoulders, or arms. Researchers want to see if VR activities can reduce pain and improve daily life.
Allison Park, PennsylvaniaAges 7–21 - NCT07234201Recruiting
Virtual reality for ICU mobility
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (a special headset) can help people in the intensive care unit (ICU) move more and recover better. It is for adults who have been in the ICU for at least 3 days and have trouble moving.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07194967Enrolling by invitation
Virtual Reality for Pain Relief During Labor
This trial tests whether using virtual reality can help reduce pain and anxiety during labor. If you are having a low-risk pregnancy and plan a vaginal delivery, you may be able to use a VR headset during contractions to distract from pain.
Ben ArousAges 18–45 - NCT05293834Recruiting
Virtual reality training to reduce aggression
This trial tests a virtual reality (VR) program designed to help people in psychiatric care with aggression problems. If it works, it could help reduce aggressive behavior and improve coping skills in daily situations.
Basel, Canton of Basel-CityAges 12 years+ - NCT06182436Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain during eczema injection
This trial tests whether playing a virtual reality game during a dupilumab injection (for eczema) can help reduce pain and anxiety. It's for kids and teens aged 6 to 17 who are already taking or about to start this medicine.
Montreal, QuebecAges 6–17 - NCT06398847Recruiting
Virtual reality self-hypnosis for HIV-related pain
This study tests if using a virtual reality (VR) headset for self-hypnosis can help people with HIV manage chronic pain. You would practice at home with a smartphone app, and researchers will track your pain levels over time.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06366360Recruiting
Virtual reality treatment for stroke-related neglect
This study tests whether virtual reality training can help people who, after a stroke, have trouble noticing things on one side of their body or space (called unilateral neglect). You would use a VR headset to practice tasks that may retrain your brain's attention.
Saint-MauriceAges 18 years+ - NCT06262126Recruiting
Virtual reality for non-cardiac chest pain
This study tests whether virtual reality can help people who have chest pain that is not caused by the heart. You will use a VR headset to see if it reduces your symptoms.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06248216Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for cancer treatment side effects
This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) can help ease common cancer-treatment side effects like pain, anxiety, sleep trouble, fatigue, or numbness. You may be able to join if you finished your main cancer treatment at least 3 months ago and have one of these symptoms.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–88 - NCT04887116RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Virtual reality sessions to treat PTSD in healthcare workers
This early-phase study tests whether guided virtual reality experiences can reduce symptoms of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) or near-PTSD in healthcare workers. It may help people who have stress reactions related to work during the COVID-19 era.
New York, New YorkAges 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.