VR headsets tested as new treatment for IBS pain

NCT ID NCT06687616

Summary

This study tested whether a virtual reality (VR) therapy program could help people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). 73 participants with IBS were randomly assigned to try either an 8-week VR therapy program or a fake VR program. Researchers measured changes in abdominal pain and quality of life to see if the VR therapy was helpful and practical to use.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States

  • Cleveland Clinic

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

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