Virtual reality goggles take the edge off needle stress
NCT ID NCT05364203
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether wearing a virtual reality headset during botulinum toxin injections could lower stress and pain in adults with muscle spasticity. Forty-two participants chose calming audio-visual content while getting their shots. Researchers measured heart rate variability to track stress and asked patients to rate their pain afterward.
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 mask (DEEPSEN)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to make stressful medical injections more comfortable for patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 42 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the effect might be small or not last with repeated use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, France, France