VR headsets tested as Drug-Free pain relief for End-of-Life care

NCT ID NCT07214090

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset for 10 minutes a day can reduce pain, anxiety, and fatigue in people receiving palliative care. Forty adults with complex needs will be randomly assigned to either a fully immersive VR experience or a control version that keeps them aware of their real surroundings. Researchers will measure changes in pain scores and physiological signals like heart rate and brain activity over one week.

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 (VR) headset
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease pain and anxiety for people in palliative care, improving their comfort and quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 40 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be small or no better than a placebo.

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