VR headsets tested to ease pain during cervical cancer radiation

NCT ID NCT05440760

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Arkansas Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset during brachytherapy (a type of internal radiation for cervical cancer) can reduce pain, anxiety, and the need for medication. Twenty women will try VR during one treatment session and compare it to a session without VR. The goal is to see if this simple distraction technique is practical and helpful.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality Headset with interactive VR software
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease pain and anxiety during brachytherapy, improving patient experience.
What could go wrong: This is a very small feasibility study (20 people) testing only short-term comfort, not long-term outcomes. Technical issues or individual discomfort with VR may limit its usefulness.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cervical cancer endocervical carcinoma endometrial cancer vaginal cancer vulva cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ENDOCERVICAL CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
RECRUITING

Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205, United States

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