VR headset could stop chronic pain from worsening
NCT ID NCT06351046
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) program can help adults with long-term non-cancer pain keep their pain from getting worse. 44 participants will either use a VR-based pain self-management program or receive usual care. The goal is to see if VR can reduce pain intensity and improve daily life.
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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 44 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * At least 18 years old * Fluent in the Danish language * Complaint of pain lasting 3 months or more; in average pain intensity score ≥ 3 (numerical rating scale 0 to 10) * Access to internet * Willing and available to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Specialized or multidisciplinary pain treatment at baseline * History of epilepsy * Seizure disorder * History of nausea or dizziness * Hypersensitivity to flashing light or motion or other diseases that may prevent use of virtual reality equipment. * Injury to eyes, face or neck that impedes comfortable use of virtual reality equipment. * Current cancer disease * Medical diagnosis of depression * Cognitive dysfunction that interferers with compliance to the study, * Currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study period * No access to the internet during the study period.
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Locations
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Rigshospitalet
RECRUITINGCopenhagen, København Ø., 2100, Denmark
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