VR movies calm cancer patients before radiation
NCT ID NCT06199050
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether watching 360° virtual reality movies can reduce fear and anxiety in cancer patients about to start radiation therapy. 292 adults with breast, lung, prostate, head and neck cancer, or brain tumors participated. Patients watched a VR movie and then filled out questionnaires about their stress and anxiety levels.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 360° virtual reality movies
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help cancer patients feel less anxious before radiation treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study, but results are not yet widely known. The effect may be small or not apply to all cancer types.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Maastricht Radiation Oncology
Maastricht, Netherlands
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