VR headsets tested to ease End-of-Life distress
NCT ID NCT07109050
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset can help people receiving palliative care achieve personal goals, such as relaxation or bucket-list experiences. Up to 12 patients and their companions will try up to 3 VR sessions. Researchers will track mood, anxiety, and goal progress to see if VR is effective.
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 headset
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that VR is a useful tool for improving wellbeing and achieving personal goals in palliative care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small study (12 people) with no control group, so results may not apply widely. It only measures short-term effects, and VR may not help everyone.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Lincoln
Lincoln, United Kingdom
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