Virtual reality could soothe mysterious chest pain
NCT ID NCT06262126
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) can reduce symptoms of non-cardiac chest pain, which is chest pain not caused by the heart. Ten adults with this condition will try VR sessions, and researchers will measure changes in pain, anxiety, and quality of life. The goal is to see if VR is a feasible and helpful treatment option.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 10 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Symptoms of non-cardiac chest pain (recurrent anginal-like or atypical chest pain) * Negative prior cardiac evaluation (at a minimum, including electrocardiogram) * Prior esophagogastroduodenoscopy and/or barium esophagram to rule out severe esophagitis, stricture, or motility abnormality Exclusion Criteria: * Initiation of a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) within 8 weeks * Major concomitant illness * Current drug or alcohol use that that would interfere with adherence to study requirements * Symptoms of vertigo or dizziness that would limit tolerability of the VR headset
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic Florida
RECRUITINGJacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States
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