Virtual Reality to Help Chronic Pain in Older Adults
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset can help reduce chronic pain and improve well-being in people 65 and older. Researchers believe VR may help you manage long-lasting pain by engaging your mind in immersive experiences.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older
- You speak and understand French
- You have had chronic pain for 6 months or longer
- Your average pain level is at least 3 out of 10
- You have no moderate-to-severe memory problems, or only mild memory issues with the ability to make your own medical decisions
- Your vision is normal or corrected to normal (with glasses or contacts)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) can help people with chronic pain learn more about their condition and how to manage it. It aims to see if VR is a useful and acceptable educational tool for pain rehabilitation.
This study tests a virtual reality (VR) program, using a headset with guided exercises and relaxation, to see if it can help reduce chronic back pain and improve quality of life. It compares the VR program to standard care.
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.
This study is testing a virtual reality program to help manage chronic neck pain. If you qualify, you will use VR headsets during rehab sessions to see if it reduces pain and improves movement.
This trial tests whether doing exercises in a virtual reality (VR) environment can help people with chronic low back pain feel better both physically and mentally. You would use a VR headset to perform gentle movements and see how it affects your pain and fear of moving.
This study tests whether virtual reality exercises can help people with chronic low back pain feel better and move more comfortably. You might join if you have had low back pain for a while, your pain is moderate, and you have some fear of movement.
Hear when a new Chronic pain trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.