VR headsets could be the next tool for chronic pain relief
NCT ID NCT07434804
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a 6-week virtual reality (VR) program can help adults with chronic pain learn about pain science and manage their symptoms. Fifty participants will use VR headsets for one hour each week to watch educational content and do guided exercises. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible, acceptable, and safe, and to gather early data on pain, mood, and quality of life.
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 pain education program (Reality Health™ software)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new, engaging way to help people with chronic pain understand and manage their condition without medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early feasibility study with only 50 people and no comparison group. It may not show clear benefits, and results may not apply to everyone with chronic pain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin
Dublin, D04, Ireland
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