Virtual reality headsets take on irritable bowel syndrome pain
NCT ID NCT06687616
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study tested whether a virtual reality (VR) program that teaches coping skills can reduce belly pain in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). 73 adults with IBS and significant abdominal pain used either a real VR therapy or a sham (fake) VR version. The goal was to see if VR-based cognitive behavioral therapy could improve pain and quality of life compared to the sham.
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States
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Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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