VR gives hospitalized kids with cancer a fun way to get moving
NCT ID NCT05876156
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) can help children and young adults with cancer be more physically active while in the hospital. 40 participants aged 10-25 will try both VR-assisted physical therapy and traditional physical therapy to see which one gets them moving more. The goal is to find better ways to keep young cancer patients active during their hospital stay.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford
RECRUITINGPalo Alto, California, 94304, United States
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