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Could a VR headset replace painkillers in cancer surgery?

NCT ID NCT05287854

Symptom relief Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether using a virtual reality headset during cancer surgery under local anesthesia can reduce pain and anxiety. 42 adults with cancer were randomly assigned to receive either local anesthesia alone or local anesthesia plus VR. The VR used hypnosis and relaxation techniques. Researchers measured pain levels and patient satisfaction to see if VR improves the surgical experience.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Virtual reality headset with HypnoVR software
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease pain and anxiety during minor cancer surgeries.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 42 participants. The results may not apply to all cancer patients or procedures.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

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

42 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2022

Finished

Jun 2023

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: * Patient aged 18 or more * Patient eligible for surgery under local anaesthesia in the operating room * Written informed consent obtained from the patient * Patient has valid health insurance Exclusion Criteria: * Surgical procedure requiring complementary anaesthetic products such as intravenous sedation, nitrous oxide * Patient requiring an epidural, a paravertebral block * Patient with known allergy(ies) to local anaesthetics * Patient with schizophrenia, seizure disorder * For the investigation site with PhysioDoloris monitor (MDMS): Patient with contraindications to ANI monitoring: Known heart rhythm disorder (complete arrhythmia by atrial fibrillation) Pacemaker Apnea * Administration of a sedative premedication in the 6 hours before the surgery * Visually or hearing impaired patient without a hearing aid * Patient deprived of liberty or under guardianship

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia cancer neoplasm

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Cancer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • ICO

    Angers, 49055, France

  • ICO

    Saint-Herblain, 44805, France

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