Virtual reality may soothe teen anxiety during clinic visits

NCT ID NCT07681206

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a 15-20 minute virtual reality (VR) relaxation session can reduce anxiety in adolescents aged 12 to 18 during a primary care visit. Participants use the Healthy Mind® VR platform to explore calming environments like beaches or mountains while doing guided breathing. Anxiety levels are measured before and after the VR session using standard questionnaires. The goal is to see if this drug-free approach can help manage anxiety in a real-world clinic setting.

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 relaxation session using the Healthy Mind® platform

What this could lead to

If effective, VR could offer a drug-free way to ease anxiety in teens during medical visits.

What could go wrong

This is a small, non-randomized trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The effect may be short-lived.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY

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