VR and music: a new way to ease chemo stress?
NCT ID NCT06305117
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) and music during chemotherapy sessions is practical and helpful for breast cancer patients. Sixty patients were offered VR headsets with calming music and videos while receiving chemo. The goal was to see if patients would use it and if it could reduce anxiety, pain, and nausea. Results will guide a larger future trial.
What this could mean
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Active substance
virtual reality and music distraction strategy
What this could lead to
If this approach works, it could offer a drug-free way to help breast cancer patients feel less anxious and more comfortable during chemotherapy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study with only 60 patients and no comparison group. It cannot prove the strategy actually improves quality of life—just whether it's practical to use.
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Locations
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Centre Léon Bérard
Lyon, France