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
- NCT06892886Recruiting
Virtual reality for arm rehab after stroke
This trial tests if immersive virtual reality can help people recover arm movement after a recent stroke. If you had a first stroke within the last month and still have arm weakness, this might be an option.
FerraraAges 18–80 - NCT05036538Recruiting
Reducing pre-surgery stress to help prevent confusion after heart surgery
This study tests whether a stress-reducing relaxation method before heart surgery can lower the risk of postoperative delirium (sudden confusion) and longer-term thinking problems. It may help you keep clearer thinking in the days and weeks after surgery.
Bad Nauheim, HesseAges 18 years+ - NCT07032935Recruiting
Virtual reality glasses to reduce anxiety during heart catheterization
This study tests whether wearing virtual reality glasses during a heart catheterization or pacemaker procedure can help you feel calmer and keep your heart rate and blood pressure stable. It may be a drug-free way to reduce stress during the procedure.
Merkez, KütahyaAges 18–70 - NCT07717229Recruiting
Biofeedback and VR for kids during dental injections
This trial tests if a video game-like biofeedback tool (BrightHearts) or virtual reality can help children feel calmer during a numbing injection for dental work. It may be a good fit for healthy kids ages 7–12 who need a shot in the lower jaw.
GizaAges 7–12 - NCT06340282Recruiting
Virtual reality and exercise for older hospital patients
This trial tests if combining immersive virtual reality with physical exercise can improve thinking and physical function in older adults during a hospital stay. It may help patients stay mentally and physically active while in the hospital.
Pamplona, NavarreAges 75 years+ - NCT07310004Recruiting
VR vs Music for Breast Biopsy Anxiety
This trial compares using a virtual reality headset versus listening to relaxing music to help lower your anxiety and pain during a breast biopsy. Both methods are non-drug ways to help you feel more comfortable during the procedure.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06799806Recruiting
Virtual reality to reduce anxiety before bronchoscopy
This trial tests whether using a virtual reality headset while waiting for a bronchoscopy (a lung exam with a thin, flexible camera) can help lower your anxiety. You will be randomly assigned to either use the headset or get standard care.
Le MansAges 18 years+ - NCT07273968Recruiting
Virtual reality for anxiety during wisdom tooth extraction
This study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset during wisdom tooth removal can help reduce anxiety. It is for generally healthy adults who are having multiple wisdom teeth extracted.
StrasbourgAges 18–65 - NCT07126548Recruiting
Virtual reality help for Black men with new prostate cancer
This study tests if a virtual reality tool can help newly diagnosed Black men understand their prostate cancer better and feel more supported. You would use the VR tool to learn about your diagnosis and treatment options.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges Any age - NCT07083180Recruiting
Virtual reality hypnosis for carpal tunnel surgery anxiety
This trial tests if using virtual reality and medical hypnosis before surgery can help reduce anxiety for people having their first carpal tunnel surgery.
Saint-Aubin-sur-ScieAges 18 years+ - NCT07018336Recruiting
Mirror therapy vs virtual reality for arm recovery after stroke
This study compares two therapies—mirror therapy and virtual reality—to help improve arm and hand function in people who have had a stroke. It aims to find which approach works better for recovery.
Istanbul, GaziosmanpaşaAges 18–75 - NCT06927804Recruiting
Virtual reality for comfort during port placement
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (a headset showing calming images) can help patients feel more comfortable and less distressed while having a small device (a port) inserted under the skin for chemotherapy or other cancer treatments.
Ostrava, Moravian-Silesian RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT06053619Recruiting
Virtual reality walking rehab for stroke patients who cannot walk
This trial tests whether adding virtual reality to robot-assisted walking therapy helps people who have had a stroke and cannot walk. It is for patients who had a first stroke in the past 15 days to 6 months.
LimogesAges 35–75 - NCT05816083Recruiting
Virtual reality tool for teens and young adults after trauma
This study tests a virtual reality program to help young people who have been through serious violence or sexual assault (“ITE”). It’s also open to certain healthcare workers who support these young people.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 15–30 - NCT05728840Recruiting
Virtual reality exercises for new attention problems after brain injury
This study tests whether virtual reality (computer-generated) exercises can improve attention after a recent brain injury, most often stroke. You may be eligible if your brain injury happened within the last month and testing shows measurable attention difficulties.
LausanneAges 18 years+ - NCT07853014Recruiting
Virtual reality to ease anxiety during wisdom tooth surgery
This study tests whether using virtual reality (a headset showing calming images) helps reduce anxiety during lower wisdom tooth surgery. If you're having this procedure, the virtual reality might make the experience less stressful.
Hanoi, HanoiAges 18 years+ - NCT07537062Recruiting
Virtual Reality to Reduce Anxiety During Cancer Chemotherapy in Children
This study tests whether wearing virtual reality headsets can help reduce anxiety and fear in children with cancer who need a spinal injection of chemotherapy (a needle procedure into the spine). The goal is to see if this distraction tool makes the experience less stressful for kids and their families.
KayseriAges 4–10 - NCT07484815Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain during egg freezing
This study tests whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset during egg freezing can help reduce pain. If you are having your eggs retrieved to preserve your fertility, you may be able to take part and wear a VR device to see if it makes the procedure more comfortable.
JerusalemAges 18–45 - NCT07454798Recruiting
Virtual reality neurofeedback for teens with migraine
This study tests whether using virtual reality neurofeedback can help teens with migraine. You would wear a VR headset and learn to control your brain's activity to reduce headache frequency.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 10–16 - NCT07206199Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for OCD
This trial tests if virtual reality exposure therapy can help people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). You will experience realistic situations in a safe virtual environment to face your fears, which may reduce your OCD symptoms.
Klecany, Česká RepublikaAges 18–55 - NCT07044323Recruiting
Virtual reality for phantom limb pain after leg amputation
This study tests whether using virtual reality at home for 30 minutes a day can reduce phantom limb pain after a leg amputation. It aims to improve how your brain handles pain signals.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–100 - NCT07013695Recruiting
Virtual reality to reduce sedation in orthopedic surgery
This trial tests if watching virtual reality during regional anesthesia for planned arm or leg surgery can lower the need for calming medicine. It may help you feel more relaxed without as many drugs.
ÉvreuxAges 18 years+ - NCT06928155Recruiting
Using virtual reality for better quality of life
This trial uses virtual reality as a tool to help improve the quality of life for people who need assistance with daily tasks. It aims to make rehabilitation more engaging and accessible.
Almería, AndalusiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06881407Recruiting
Robot and VR games to improve arm use in kids with cerebral palsy
This study tests if playing virtual reality games with a humanoid robot can help children with cerebral palsy improve arm function. Your child would play fun games while using their arm, which may strengthen movement and coordination.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 5–21
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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.