Clinical trials: Virtual Reality Therapy
Patient Satisfaction, Patient Acceptance of Health Care
VRDD in Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
The demand for gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is rising year by year and improving the patient's experience of having the procedure has become an important aim.
- Trial name
- NCT06636292
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Distraction and Disassociation (VRDD) Stage 1, Virtual Reality Distraction and Disassociation (VRDD) Stage 1&2
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Smoking Cessation
VR Smoking Cessation During a Dental Hygiene Visit
The goal of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to test whether a smoking cessation induction intervention delivered during a dental cleaning appointment increases the utilization of evidence-based treatments (EBTs) for…
- Trial name
- NCT04524533
- Testing
- Experimental smoking cessation video, Control video, Brochure of smoking cessation EBTs
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 440 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
MCI-AD, Early Stage Alzheimer's Disease
Development of a Novel Multidimensional Therapeutic Intervention Protocol for MCI
As populations age, Alzheimer's disease (AD) is increasing while disease-modifying drugs remain elusive, making early diagnosis and intervention essential.
- Trial name
- NCT07196592
- Testing
- Olfactory stimulation, Temporal Interference,TI, Olfactory-TI Stimulation
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yuan Shen
Stroke, Cerebro-vascular Accident
Upper Arm Reahabilitation After Stroke and Video Game
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficiency of occupational therapy enhanced by "dedicated adaptative video games" in rehabilitation of the upper arm of stroke patients in the acute phase after their cerebro-vascular…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Cerebro-vascular Accident, Upper Arm Disability, Reaching
- Trial name
- MARGAUT (NCT01554449)
- Testing
- serious game reeducation, functional MRI
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Labor Pain, Labor Onset
The Effects of Breathing Exercises and Virtual Reality Applications During Pregnancy and Labor.
Aim and Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of breathing exercises and virtual reality applications during pregnancy and labor on labor pain, duration, and birth satisfaction.
- Conditions
- Labor Pain, Labor Onset, Patient Satisfaction, Virtual Reality
- Trial name
- NCT05527236
- Testing
- Breathing Exercise, Virtual Reality
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Semra Çevik, phD
Dementia Education
Effects of Virtual Reality Dementia Education on College Students' Knowledge and Attitudes
Dementia is a growing public health concern, and improving knowledge and attitudes toward dementia is important for reducing stigma and promoting supportive care.
- Trial name
- NCT07366073
- Testing
- VR-360 Dementia Education, CG VR Dementia Education
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 129 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Asia University
Communication
Physiotherapists' Placebo or Nocebo Communication Regarding VR
Rationale: Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) is a common and disabling condition. Physiotherapy is the most frequently administered nonpharmacological treatment option for patients with CMP and recently virtual reality (VR) was…
- Trial name
- NCT06307912
- Testing
- Video nocebo communication
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- HAN University of Applied Sciences
Public Speaking, Social Anxiety
Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for Public Speaking Anxiety
Virtual Reality exposure therapy (VRET) is an efficacious treatment for anxiety disorders but has yet to be implemented in regular care settings.
- Conditions
- Public Speaking, Social Anxiety, Social Anxiety Disorder, Performance Only
- Trial name
- VRETA (NCT03885414)
- Testing
- In-session Virtual Reality exposure therapy, Internet-administered transition program
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stockholm University
Social Anxiety, Social Anxiety Disorder
Using Virtual Reality in Exposure-Based Treatment for Social Anxiety in Youth
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health diagnosis in the US and are associated with avoidance that causes functional impairments and decreases quality of life.
- Conditions
- Social Anxiety, Social Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder of Childhood
- Trial name
- NCT03135990
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Virtual Reality Technology
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Eating Disorders, Anorexia Nervosa
AI and VR Devices for Eating Behavior Rehabilitation
Eating disorders (ED) affect the relationship with food and body image. Virtual reality (VR), combined with artificial intelligence (AI), offers new clinical solutions, overcoming traditional cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
- Conditions
- Eating Disorders, Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa
- Trial name
- ARCADIA-VR (NCT06799962)
- Testing
- Enhanced Body-Swap for Anorexia Nervosa, Emotional Rescripting for Bulimia Nervosa, Standard Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa (Control)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istituto per la Ricerca e l'Innovazione Biomedica
Bobath Therapy, Postural Control
Effect of Bobath Therapy on Balance Alterations in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
To evaluate the effects of a foot treatment to improve balance according to the Bobath Concept in people with Multiple sclerosis, comparing it with treatment through home exercise and with treatment from Bobath Concept combined…
- Conditions
- Bobath Therapy, Postural Control, Virtual Reality, Home Exercise Program
- Trial name
- BTPCMS (NCT07006259)
- Testing
- Bobath Therapy, Bobath therapy plus virtual reality, Home exercises
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Virtual Reality Based Therapy, Ankle Dorsiflexion
Investigation of the Effect of Virtual Reality Assisted Exercise Program on Physical Parameters in Hockey Players
This single-blind randomized controlled trial investigates the effects of a virtual reality-assisted exercise program added to routine hockey training on balance, functional ankle dorsiflexion, agility, and shooting performance…
- Conditions
- Virtual Reality Based Therapy, Ankle Dorsiflexion, Motor Learning, Agility
- Trial name
- VRHOCKEY (NCT07379346)
- Testing
- Nintendo Wii Balance Board Exergaming
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hitit University
Infertility, In Vitro Fertilization
Virtual Reality for Acute Pain and Anxiety During Egg Retrieval for in Vitro Fertility Treatment
This study is a comparison between the current standard practice of performing a transvaginal oocyte retrieval (TVOR) with paracervical block (PCB) and a relatively recently developed technology of virtual reality that is added…
- Conditions
- Infertility, In Vitro Fertilization, IVF, ART
- Trial name
- NCT05438238
- Testing
- Oncomfort
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel
Three VR Environments
Clinic Validation of Three Virtual Reality Environments.
Background: The healthcare sector has particularly embraced Virtual Reality (VR) applications, demonstrating its efficacy in creating relaxing virtual environments reduce stress and anxiety symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT07817810
- Testing
- Clinical validation of HMD-VR environments.
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia
Anxiety
The Effect of Emotional Freedom Technique and Virtual Reality Glasses on Anxiety and Vital Signs
The aim of the study was to examine the effects of the emotional freedom technique and virtual reality glasses applied to individuals receiving hyperbaric oxygen therapy for the first time on anxiety and vital signs.
- Trial name
- NCT06384274
- Testing
- Emotional Freedom Technique, Virtual Reality Glasses
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Necmettin Erbakan University
Public Speaking Anxiety
Virtual Reality Exposure for Public Speaking Anxiety
This study aims to examine the efficacy of exposure using virtual reality (VR) for public speaking anxiety in young adults in two treatment arms: a one-session VR exposure therapy with a 4-week online transition intervention…
- Trial name
- VRanx (NCT06214039)
- Testing
- Exposure in virtual reality and text based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for public speaking anxiety
- Where
- Lithuania
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vilnius University
Virtual Reality, Dental Anxiety
The Effect of Virtual Reality Glasses on Pain Perception
Positive experiences during a child's first dental visit contribute to the development of both acute and long-term positive attitudes toward dentists and dental treatments.
- Trial name
- NCT07167394
- Testing
- Interactive Virtual Reality Guidance with Restorative Dental Treatment, Tell-Show-Do Guidance with Restorative Dental Treatment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
Injuries to the Hand and Wrist
Virtual Reality to Enhance Upper Extremity Physical Therapy and Recovery
This is a descriptive study assessing the feasibility of using VR rehabilitation with unilateral (or bilateral) impairment of the arm, wrist and or hand resulting in reduced range of motion, dexterity, and/or strength of the hand.
- Trial name
- NCT05846464
- Testing
- Meta Quest 2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
Virtual Rehabilitation, CP (Cerebral Palsy)
Virtual Rehabilitation Innovations for Motivation
Children and young people with movement difficulties such as Cerebral Palsy (CP) and Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) report that traditional therapies are highly repetitive and labourious.
- Conditions
- Virtual Rehabilitation, CP (Cerebral Palsy), Brain Injuries, Young Adult
- Trial name
- VR4REHAB-MOT (NCT04430673)
- Testing
- Home-School based VR system trial
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Royal Free Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Healthy Participants
Personalized Virtual Reality for Promoting Well-Being and Psychological Flexibility in General Practitioners
General Practitioners (GPs) face significant daily challenges, and promoting their well-being is essential. In particular, psychological flexibility (PF) is a key indicator of well-being.
- Trial name
- NCT07140705
- Testing
- Transformative Virtual Reality Experience and ACT for General Practitioners
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Catholic University of the Sacred Heart