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Virtual reality calms nerves and lowers blood pressure in clinic

NCT ID NCT06960057

Symptom relief Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a short, calming virtual reality (VR) experience could reduce blood pressure and anxiety in adults with suspected white coat hypertension—where blood pressure spikes due to clinic stress. Seventy-nine participants used a VR headset for 5 minutes during a clinic visit. Their blood pressure and anxiety were measured before and after. The goal is to see if VR can make clinic blood pressure readings more accurate and less stressful.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Virtual reality relaxation session
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce blood pressure spikes during clinic visits for people with white coat hypertension.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no control group, so results may not be conclusive. The effect may be temporary or not apply to everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

79 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2025

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older. * Undergoing ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) at Mayo Clinic Florida for any clinical indication. * Able and willing to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * History of epilepsy or seizure disorders. * Significant cognitive impairment (e.g., dementia, Alzheimer's disease). * Significant visual impairment that prevents visualization of the VR environment. * History of vestibular disorders (e.g., Meniere's disease, chronic vertigo). * Unstable cardiovascular conditions (e.g., myocardial infarction within the past year). * Chronic hypoxemic respiratory failure requiring supplemental oxygen. * Cervical spine instability or injuries that could impair safe VR use. * Current pregnancy

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder hypertensive disorder White Coat Hypertension

As listed by the trial registrant

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Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring Anxiety Blood pressure Blood pressure disorders Hypertension Virtual reality exposure therapy White coat hypertension

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic Florida

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32081, United States

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