Virtual reality for anxiety in ALS patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) can help people with ALS manage anxiety. You will wear a VR headset and experience calming environments to see if it reduces your anxiety levels.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with ALS (including flail limb, progressive muscle atrophy, or other variants).
- You can use a VR headset without getting headaches, vision changes, dizziness, nausea, or disorientation.
- You do not have cognitive problems that would make it hard to fully take part in the assessments.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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