Virtual reality headsets tested to calm cancer patients during radiation

NCT ID NCT06506435

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Miami Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether watching a virtual reality video about radiotherapy before treatment can lower anxiety in cancer patients. About 150 adults with cancer will be randomly assigned to see a standard 2D video, a first-person VR video, or a third-person VR video. Researchers will measure anxiety levels using a standard questionnaire to see which approach works best.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Virtual reality video (first-person or third-person) and standard 2D informational video
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that virtual reality is a simple, drug-free way to help cancer patients feel less anxious during radiotherapy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (150 people) at one hospital, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be small or no better than a standard video.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder cancer neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANXIETY CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Miami
RECRUITING

Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

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