Virtual reality could soothe hospital anxiety, stanford trial hopes

NCT ID NCT06935604

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Stanford University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This Stanford study tests whether a short virtual reality mindfulness session can improve mental well-being and reduce anxiety in hospitalized adults. 42 participants will try the VR app and also receive standard care, acting as their own comparison. The goal is to see if immersive relaxation can help patients feel better during their hospital stay.

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 mindfulness application
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to help hospitalized patients feel calmer and less anxious.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early trial with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be no better than standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AFFECT ANXIETY LONELINESS PAIN RELAXATION STRESS WELL-BEING, PSYCHOLOGICAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

Stanford Health Care (SHC)

Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

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