Could a VR headset ease cancer pain without pills?
NCT ID NCT07318519
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study is testing whether a virtual reality (VR) program that uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help people with chronic cancer pain. Forty adults with cancer and ongoing pain will use the VR headset at home for at least 10 minutes daily over two weeks. The goal is to see if the device is easy to use, safe, and whether it reduces pain and distress compared to a tablet-based video.
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Duke University School of Medicine
RECRUITINGDurham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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MedStar Health Research Institute
RECRUITINGWashington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
virtual reality program delivering cognitive behavioral therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to manage chronic cancer pain at home, reducing reliance on painkillers.
What could go wrong
This is a very early feasibility study with only 40 people, so results may not apply widely. The VR device may cause nausea or motion sickness in some users.
Conditions
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