Shock therapy for motion sickness? new device zaps nausea away
NCT ID NCT06106256
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a wearable device that uses mild electrical stimulation on the head to reduce motion sickness during virtual reality (VR) simulations. Forty adults aged 21-55 will participate at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona. The goal is to improve the technology so people can enjoy VR without feeling sick.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation (GVS) device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to a wearable device that eases motion sickness during VR or real-world travel.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (40 people) testing a device in a lab setting. It may not work for everyone or translate to real-world use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States
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