Could VR headsets replace opioids for cancer pain?
NCT ID NCT07228377
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study explores whether virtual reality (VR) can help people with cancer manage chronic pain and possibly reduce their need for opioid painkillers. Researchers will ask 25 adults with cancer-related pain to use a VR headset for at least 10 minutes daily for one week. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and acceptable to patients.
What this could mean
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Active substance
virtual reality pain therapy
What this could lead to
If this works, it could offer a non-drug way to ease chronic cancer pain and reduce reliance on opioids.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 25 people. It is designed to test if people will use the VR headset, not yet whether it actually reduces pain.
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Locations
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MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital Center
RECRUITINGWashington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States
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