Virtual reality may offer Drug-Free relief for menopause symptoms
NCT ID NCT07044284
First seen Aug 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tests whether an immersive virtual reality experience using fractal mindfulness can help women with menopause symptoms. Participants will use VR to practice mindfulness, and researchers will measure changes in symptoms, sexual function, well-being, and cognitive mindfulness. The study also tracks pulse rate and brain activity to see if the intervention has a calming effect.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Immersive virtual reality using fractal mindfulness software
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could offer a drug-free way to manage menopause symptoms and improve quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply broadly. VR may cause discomfort or side effects in some users.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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18 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2025
- Finished
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Jun 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 100 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Must have perceived peri or menopausal symptoms * Must have normal or corrected to normal hearing and vision * Must be 18 years or older * Must have used virtual reality before with no side effects * Must have a pulse rate of 60 to 80 beats per minute * Must NOT experience seizures * Must NOT have coordination difficulties Exclusion Criteria: * Do not have peri or menopausal symptoms * Have coordination difficulties * Report having claustrophobia * Pulse rate higher than 80 at rest * Have sensitivities to flashing lights * Are prone to migraine * Have seizures Are younger than 18 years old
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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School of Social Science and Professions
London, N7 8DB, United Kingdom
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