Virtual reality could replace painkillers for fracture patients

NCT ID NCT06624969

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This Mayo Clinic study tests whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset can reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers in 100 adults hospitalized with a broken bone. Participants will use a VR program while in the hospital, and researchers will track their pain medication use, length of stay, and overall experience. The goal is to see if VR is a practical, drug-free option for managing acute orthopedic pain.

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 program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to manage pain and reduce opioid use for people with broken bones.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early feasibility study, not a large trial. VR may not work for everyone, and some people may get motion sickness or find the headset uncomfortable.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia bone fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FRACTURES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Mayo Clinic Hospital
RECRUITING

Jacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States

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