Could a VR headset cool hot flashes? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07633743
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether weekly virtual reality sessions can help manage menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats. Women aged 45 to 60 who have at least 28 hot flashes per week will use a VR headset at home for 8 weeks. Researchers will track changes in hot flash frequency and severity, as well as overall quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- MenoZen VR (virtual reality headset sessions)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, MenoZen VR could offer a drug-free, non-hormonal option for managing hot flashes and improving quality of life during menopause.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase feasibility study with only 40 participants. Results may not apply to all women, and the effect may be modest or no better than placebo.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States
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