Could virtual reality help patients recover faster from cell therapy?
NCT ID NCT07679958
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether using an immersive virtual reality headset during exercise can improve motivation, adherence, and emotional well-being in adults undergoing cell therapy or stem cell transplant. Participants follow a therapeutic exercise program with or without VR. The trial measures physical function, muscle strength, and how many exercise sessions patients complete.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Immersive virtual reality (Oculus Quest 3) exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could make exercise more engaging and improve physical recovery and emotional well-being for patients during cell therapy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study focused on feasibility and motivation, not on curing the disease. The benefits may not be large or lasting.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro (Vigo)
Vigo, Pontevedra, 36312, Spain
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