VR headsets tested as a drug-free mood booster for cancer patients
NCT ID NCT06985784
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether using a 3D mindfulness virtual reality headset can improve depression, anxiety, pain, and stress in head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiation or chemoradiation. Forty patients will be randomly assigned to either a 3D VR or a 2D non-immersive experience. The main goal is to see if patients find the VR acceptable and easy to use, not yet to prove it works.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Virtual reality (3D mindfulness VR headset vs 2D non-immersive VR)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to help cancer patients manage depression, anxiety, and pain during treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 40 participants. It is testing whether patients will use VR, not yet whether it truly improves symptoms. Results may not apply to all patients.
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City of Hope Medical Center
RECRUITINGDuarte, California, 91010, United States
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