Can VR breathing calm anxiety in ALS? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07473765

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Horizon Health Network Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a home-based virtual reality guided breathing program can reduce anxiety and improve quality of life in people with ALS. Sixty participants will use a VR headset to follow breathing exercises. The goal is to see if this simple, immersive tool can help manage the high anxiety that often comes with ALS.

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 guided breathing exercise
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, home-based way to ease anxiety and improve quality of life for people with ALS.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with no control group, so results may not be conclusive. VR may cause side effects like dizziness or nausea in some users.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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ALS (AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS)

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