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VR Therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Cleveland, Ohio
Through a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT), the aim is to test the clinical impact and feasibility of a virtual reality (VR) cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program versus sham VR among patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It is hypothesized that using VR-administered CBT may reduce abdominal pain, leading to improved overall physical, psychological, and social functioning when compared to sham VR.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:10+

72 Participants Needed

Virtual Reality Therapy for Social Anxiety Disorder

University Park, Pennsylvania
This trial tests if virtual reality videos can help people with social anxiety practice social situations. It targets those who struggle with social interactions and everyday tasks. The therapy works by letting them practice in a virtual world to make real-life interactions less scary. Virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET) has been used in recent years to treat various anxiety disorders, including social phobia.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

44 Participants Needed

Virtual Reality for Pre-procedure Anxiety Before ECT

Toronto, Ontario
This trial uses VR to help patients scheduled for ECT by showing them a virtual experience of the procedure. This aims to reduce their anxiety and improve their understanding of ECT. By making patients more familiar with the process, the study hopes to lower their fear and increase the success rate of the treatment. Virtual reality (VR) has been used successfully to treat anxiety disorders and improve patient understanding of medical procedures.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting

64 Participants Needed

Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for Epilepsy-related Anxiety

Toronto, Ontario
The purpose of this randomized control trial is to evaluate the impact of Virtual Reality (VR) Exposure Therapy (ET) on people with epilepsy who experience epilepsy/seizure-specific (ES) interictal anxiety. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Can virtual reality exposure therapy (VR-ET) help reduce ES-interictal anxiety in this population? 2. Are the study procedures sufficiently simple for participants to follow? Study Design Summary: * Fourteen (14) participants will be randomized into either an Experimental arm (receiving VR-ET) or Control arm * Participants will be expected to have VR-ET twice a day (5 min/session) for up to 10 days * Participants will complete self-reported questionnaires about anxiety, depression, quality life, and avoidance behaviours at baseline (T0), after completing their VR program (T2), and at a one-month follow-up (T3). * Participants will have a short interview with a researcher after completing their VR program (T2) as well as at a one-month follow-up (T3). Researchers will attempt to answer the study questions based on outcome measures taken at various timepoints and qualitative feedback from interviews.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting

14 Participants Needed

Virtual Reality Therapy for Phantom Limb Pain

Charlotte, North Carolina
Phantom limb pain (PLP) is a significant and pervasive issue among upper limb amputees, severely impacting their quality of life. The literature delineating prevalence of upper versus lower limb amputations is limited, but the prevalence of total amputations in the United States is estimated to reach 3 million individuals by 2050, with approximately 185,000 new cases annually. PLP affects 60-68% of these patients, leading to heightened levels of anxiety, depression, and reduced overall well-being.

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

20 Participants Needed

Simulated Environment for Virtual Reality Therapy

New York, New York
The investigators believe that rehabilitation specialists will use community reintegration treatments more if a simulated environment is available.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

50 Participants Needed

Virtual Reality Tool for Substance Use Disorder and HIV Risk

Charleston, South Carolina
This is a multi-phased study, funded through a National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) K24 grant that aims to ultimately refine a virtual reality tool through qualitative and quantitative research targeting HIV and substance abuse risk behavior among at-risk young people who have experienced psychosocial trauma. Participants eligible for this study include young men who have sex with men (YMSM)/individuals who are romantically/physically attracted to men and adolescents with substance use disorder (SUD) between the ages of 15 - 30 and have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. Frontline healthcare workers who work within these populations are eligible for the study as well.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:15 - 30

50 Participants Needed

Virtual Reality Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Emotion Regulation

Montreal, Quebec
The study design is a two-arm randomized controlled pilot trial. The investigators will recruit Inuit in Montreal and randomly assign them to two treatment groups (n=20 each). The active psychotherapy group will receive a ten-week manualized virtual reality (VR) assisted cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy (VR-CBT) at the clinic and guided by a psychotherapist. The VR-CBT will aim at improving emotion regulation. The comparison group will use a VR self-management program, Calm Place, for guided relaxation during ten weeks at home. To evaluate outcome in both groups, the researchers will measure self-reports of emotion regulation, affect, distress and well-being, as well as a psychophysiological reactivity paradigm pre-post treatment.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:14 - 60

40 Participants Needed

Avatar Therapy vs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Schizophrenia

Montréal, Quebec
This trial tests a new treatment called Avatar Therapy (AT) for people with schizophrenia who hear distressing voices and don't respond well to regular medications. AT uses virtual reality to help patients talk to a digital version of their troubling voice. The goal is to see if AT works better in reducing these hallucinations and improving overall well-being.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

136 Participants Needed

Virtual Reality for Hypertension and Anxiety

Jacksonville, Florida
This clinical trial aims to evaluate whether a calming virtual reality (VR) experience can reduce office blood pressure (OBP) and anxiety in adults undergoing ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) at Mayo Clinic in Florida. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does a 5-minute calming VR session reduce office blood pressure in patients with suspected white coat hypertension or white coat effect? 2. Does VR exposure reduce self-reported anxiety levels in the clinical setting? 3. Does VR reduce the difference between home (ABPM) and clinic blood pressure readings? Participants will: 1. Complete two short electronic surveys (before and after VR exposure) on a clinic-provided device. 2. Undergo a 5-minute virtual reality (VR) relaxation session. 3. Have their blood pressure measured before and after the VR session. Participation will occur during the participant's scheduled ABPM device return visit and will add approximately 30 minutes to the visit. This is a single-arm, pre-post interventional study where each participant serves as their own control.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Unphased

200 Participants Needed

Virtual Reality for Sickle Cell Disease

New Orleans, Louisiana
The goal of this randomized control clinical trial is to learn if virtual reality can be used to treat sickle cell pain in children. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does virtual reality reduce pain severity during a child's hospital stay for a vaso-occlusive pain crisis? Does virtual reality decrease the daily use of opiates? Researchers will compare standard therapy to the use of standard therapy plus a daily virtual reality experience to see if virtual reality works to treat sickle cell pain. All patients will: - Be asked to fill out a pain assessment survey three times daily for up to 3 days If randomized to intervention arm, patients will: * Participate in an immersive virtual reality experience once daily for up to 3 days * Fill out a survey twice daily to monitor for side effects from virtual reality experience * Fill out a satisfaction survey once during the study period
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:8 - 21

36 Participants Needed

Augmented Reality Rehabilitation for Acquired Brain Injury

Edmonton, Alberta
Factors related to successful rehabilitation in acquired brain injury (ABI) are often directly related to adherence; for instance, dosage, frequency, and intensity can burden the patient regarding time and motivational factors. Regarding salience, patients may lose interest or find a traditional intervention boring after a few sessions. It is well documented that nonadherence not only impacts rehabilitation for patients but can also further prolong treatment, and increase hospital and clinician costs, in addition to a higher prevalence of future comorbidities. Additionally, the same factors that are related to can impact adherence are also related to neuroplasticity. Therefore, strategies that improve patient adherence can significantly help optimize patient care and treatment outcomes for those with ABI. The gamification of rehabilitation therapies using augmented reality (AR) may help promote adherence. Gamification of rehabilitation therapy can make mass practice required in rehabilitation therapies seemingly fun and more personally engaging for the patient. Additionally, the experience achieved through AR can further promote salience and be customizable to individual patient requirements. As AR systems are now highly portable, cost-effective, and relatively simple to utilize, they can provide an excellent opportunity to provide more engaging rehabilitation approaches compared to standard care alone. AR gamification of rehabilitation may increase adherence by shifting patients' perspectives of therapy as tedious, boring, or a hassle, to a fun and engaging game that ultimately helps their recovery processes. The GlenXRose AR-delivered ABI program (developed by the Cognitive Projections Lab, University of Alberta) has been created in collaboration with the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital with the overall goal of increasing patient adherence, treatment outcomes, and satisfaction with ABI rehabilitation therapy. The proposed studies are to investigate the feasibility of implementing this technology alongside routine clinical care, obtaining clinician feedback, examining associated financial costs, and continuing to examine the effect of the GlenXRose AR ABI-therapies on patient adherence and clinical outcomes, compared to traditional clinical care alone.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased

30 Participants Needed

Virtual Reality for Breast Cancer Surgery

Palo Alto, California
This randomized controlled trial aims to determine feasibility and acceptability of of VR-physical therapy modules for surgical patients undergoing breast or axilla surgery in order to prepare for and recover from surgery.
No Placebo Group

Trial Details

Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation

30 Participants Needed

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"I changed my diet in 2020 and I’ve lost 95 pounds from my highest weight (283). I am 5’3”, female, and now 188. I still have a 33 BMI. I've been doing research on alternative approaches to continue my progress, which brought me here to consider clinical trials."

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Obesity PatientAge: 58

"I have dealt with voice and vocal fold issues related to paralysis for over 12 years. This problem has negatively impacted virtually every facet of my life. I am an otherwise healthy 48 year old married father of 3 living. My youngest daughter is 12 and has never heard my real voice. I am now having breathing issues related to the paralysis as well as trouble swallowing some liquids. In my research I have seen some recent trials focused on helping people like me."

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Paralysis PatientAge: 50

"I've tried several different SSRIs over the past 23 years with no luck. Some of these new treatments seem interesting... haven't tried anything like them before. I really hope that one could work."

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Depression PatientAge: 51

"I was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer three months ago, metastatic to my liver, and I have been receiving and responding well to chemotherapy. My blood work revealed that my tumor markers have gone from 2600 in the beginning to 173 as of now, even with the delay in treatment, they are not going up. CT Scans reveal they have been shrinking as well. However, chemo is seriously deteriorating my body. I have 4 more treatments to go in this 12 treatment cycle. I am just interested in learning about my other options, if any are available to me."

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Pancreatic Cancer PatientAge: 40

"As a healthy volunteer, I like to participate in as many trials as I'm able to. It's a good way to help research and earn money."

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Healthy Volunteer PatientAge: 38

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Virtual Reality Therapy clinical trials pay?

Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range for Phase 2–4 trials (Phase 1 trials often pay substantially more). Further, most trials will cover the costs of a travel to-and-from the clinic.

How do Virtual Reality Therapy clinical trials work?

After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across Virtual Reality Therapy trials 30% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically, you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or so. The average trial length for Virtual Reality Therapy is 12 months.

How do I participate in a study as a "healthy volunteer"?

Not all studies recruit healthy volunteers: usually, Phase 1 studies do. Participating as a healthy volunteer means you will go to a research facility several times over a few days or weeks to receive a dose of either the test treatment or a "placebo," which is a harmless substance that helps researchers compare results. You will have routine tests during these visits, and you'll be compensated for your time and travel, with the number of appointments and details varying by study.

What does the "phase" of a clinical trial mean?

The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in to get approval for a specific condition. Phase 1 trials are the trials to collect safety data in humans. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where further human data is needed on drug effectiveness. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. As a general rule, Phase 3 trials are more promising than Phase 2, and Phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.

Do I need to be insured to participate in a Virtual Reality Therapy medical study?

Clinical trials are almost always free to participants, and so do not require insurance. The only exception here are trials focused on cancer, because only a small part of the typical treatment plan is actually experimental. For these cancer trials, participants typically need insurance to cover all the non-experimental components.

What are the newest Virtual Reality Therapy clinical trials?

Most recently, we added Virtual Reality for Hypertension and Anxiety, Augmented Reality Rehabilitation for Acquired Brain Injury and VR Therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome to the Power online platform.

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