Virtual reality may ease chemo brain in cancer survivors
NCT ID NCT05907265
First seen Apr 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study tests whether immersive virtual reality (VR) exercises can improve memory, attention, and thinking speed in people with cancer who have mental fogginess after chemotherapy. Sixty participants will either use VR-based cognitive, physical, and mindfulness training or do similar activities on paper. The goal is to see if VR leads to better cognitive function, emotional well-being, and quality of life.
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Consorci Sanitari de Terrassa
RECRUITINGTerrassa, 08227, Spain
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What this could mean
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Active substance
immersive virtual reality (IVR) training combining cognitive exercises, physical activity, and mindfulness
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to help cancer survivors think more clearly and feel better emotionally after chemotherapy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefits of virtual reality over traditional methods are still unproven.
Conditions
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