Virtual reality offers calm before the radiation storm
NCT ID NCT06318338
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested whether a 10-minute virtual reality mindfulness program could help cancer patients relax before their radiation simulation. 25 adults scheduled for radiation planning used a VR headset to practice breathing exercises in a calming virtual environment. The main goal was to see if the approach was feasible, not to prove it reduces anxiety.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Virtual reality mindfulness program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to help cancer patients feel calmer before radiation treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 25 people, so results may not apply to everyone. It only tested feasibility, not whether it actually reduces anxiety long-term.
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Locations
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Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States