VIRTUAL REALITY

This study tests a virtual reality game called E-Emotio to help children aged 10 to 16 improve how they manage their emotions. The goal is to prevent anxiety and depression by making emotional control training fun and engaging. About 160 kids will either play the emotion-training…

This study tests whether a virtual reality headset with hypnotic scenarios can help reduce anxiety, pain, and resistance during hygiene care for people with Alzheimer's or related disorders who show agitation or opposition. Researchers will compare VR-assisted care to standard ca…

This study tests whether playing virtual reality games can improve arm and hand function in people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). 36 participants will either do standard physical therapy or the same therapy plus VR exercises using a Meta Quest 3 headset. The goal is to s…

This study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset during a common kidney stone procedure (ESWL) can lower pain and anxiety. About 72 adults will be randomly assigned to either standard care or standard care plus VR. Researchers will measure pain levels, anxiety, and how …

This study tests whether using special relaxation glasses or a virtual reality headset can reduce anxiety in adults before orthopedic surgery. About 632 participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: relaxation glasses, VR hypnosis, or no relaxation tool. Research…

This study compares virtual reality-based relaxation with in-person relaxation for pregnant women hospitalized with preeclampsia, a condition causing high blood pressure. Researchers will measure anxiety, comfort, heart rate, and baby's well-being in 96 participants. The goal is …

This study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) program can help cancer survivors manage ongoing symptoms like pain, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. About 30 adults who finished cancer treatment at least 3 months ago will use either VR or a simple audio recording at home for 4 …

This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) can reduce anxiety and pain in children aged 7 to 12 during minor orthopedic surgery. Half the children will use a VR headset with calming environments before and during surgery, while the other half receives standard sedative medicat…

This study looks at whether using a virtual reality headset (Apple Vision Pro) during endoscopy can reduce physical strain on doctors. About 140 procedures will be done with the headset, and researchers will measure posture and movement to see if it lowers the risk of injury. The…

This study tests whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset with a guided meditation program can reduce pain, anxiety, and distress in men during a vasectomy. About 90 adult men will be randomly assigned to either use VR during the procedure or receive standard care. Researcher…

This study explores whether virtual reality nature scenes and special sound patterns (binaural beats) can reduce stress in healthy adults. About 52 participants will attend a single 30-minute session, with some using VR or listening to sounds, while others serve as a control grou…

This study tests whether wearing a virtual reality (VR) headset during radiation therapy can help manage anxiety. About 54 adults with prostate, breast, lung, or head and neck cancer will try the VR device during their daily treatments. Researchers will measure how often patients…

This study explores whether virtual reality (VR) can help people receiving palliative care—and their companions—achieve personal goals like relaxation or experiencing a bucket-list activity. Up to 12 patients will take part in up to 3 VR sessions at a hospice in England. Research…

This study explores whether immersive virtual reality exercise therapy can reduce pain, improve shoulder function, sleep, and thinking skills in people with mild to moderate frozen shoulder (grade 1-2). About 36 adults aged 18-64 who are new to physiotherapy will use VR headsets …

This study tests whether a new virtual reality therapy can help people who had a stroke more than 6 months ago improve arm function. 44 participants will compare two VR approaches that use mirror therapy and task practice. The goal is to see which method better boosts motor skill…

This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) during a heart device implantation procedure can make patients more comfortable. The procedure is done under local anesthesia, meaning the patient is awake. The study will measure pain and anxiety levels, and whether patients ne…

This study tests a new way to help people with Parkinson's disease move better. Participants will watch their own 3D motion recordings in a virtual reality headset and then practice those movements. The goal is to see if this training can reduce slowness of movement (bradykinesia…

This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) can lower the amount of strong painkillers (opioids) needed after heart or chest surgery. Sixty patients aged 16 to 40 will be split into three groups: one using interactive VR games, one watching 360-degree videos, and one rece…

This study tests whether using virtual reality (interactive or hypnotic) during needle placement into an implantable port can reduce pain and anxiety in children aged 6 to 16 with acute leukemia. Over 3 months, 120 participants will be randomly assigned to virtual reality or stan…

This study explores whether virtual reality (VR) field trips can improve the emotional well-being of children ages 5 to 17 who are staying in the hospital for more than one day. Participants will use VR to visit famous wonders of the world and do related hands-on activities at th…

This study tests a new home-based program that uses a virtual reality treadmill to help children aged 6 to 17 with conditions like cerebral palsy, neuromuscular diseases, or obesity improve their walking. The program involves at least three 30-minute sessions per week combining w…

This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) can help patients feel calm before heart surgery, reducing their need for anxiety medication. About 40 adults who request medication for pre-surgery nerves will try VR instead. The goal is to see if VR can provide comfort while …

This study tests whether a relaxation technique called progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) works better when combined with virtual reality (VR) for burn survivors. About 34 adults who have had a burn injury for at least 6 months and still have symptoms like pain, itch, or sleep p…

This study tests a new system that combines virtual reality with a walking robot to help people who have had a stroke walk with a more natural, balanced stride. The robot gives real-time feedback to encourage using the weaker leg more. Researchers will compare 15 stroke survivors…

This study tests whether a new software called Motion Reset can prevent or reduce cybersickness—symptoms like nausea, dizziness, and headache—in healthy adults using virtual reality. About 150 volunteers aged 18 to 60 will be split into three groups: one using the anti-sickness s…

This study tests whether listening to nature sounds while watching a virtual reality forest can help reduce pain and anxiety during chest tube removal. About 60 adults will either use a VR headset or receive standard care. Researchers will measure pain levels, vital signs, comfor…

This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) goggles or a sedative drug called dexmedetomidine is better at reducing anxiety and stress in women having a planned cesarean section. About 52 mothers will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods. The goal is to find a s…

This study looks at whether good nutrition helps older adults recover better after shoulder surgery when they use virtual reality (VR) for rehabilitation. Researchers will track 60 frail adults aged 60+ to see if malnutrition reduces the benefits of VR-based therapy. The goal is …

This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) can help parents of premature babies learn how to care for them in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). About 60 parents will be randomly assigned to either VR-enhanced education or standard teaching. The goal is to see if VR impr…

This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset during exercise can reduce the effort it takes to breathe. Ten healthy adults will cycle with and without VR to see if it lowers breathing strain and anxiety. The goal is to gather early evidence for a possible non-drug way…

This study looks at how immersive virtual reality changes the way the brain processes chronic pain, compared to a placebo effect. Researchers will measure brain activity and pain tolerance in 78 adults with temporomandibular disorder (jaw pain) lasting at least 3 months. The goal…

This study tests whether immersive 360-degree virtual reality videos are better than standard 2D videos at teaching medical students how to navigate a hospital. About 44 medical students will be asked to find a new location after watching either a VR or a regular video. Researche…

This study tests whether augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR) headsets can help doctors perform ultrasound-guided procedures, such as numbing nerves or placing lines, more accurately and comfortably. About 100 adults having these procedures will take part. The goal is t…