VIRTUAL REALITY

This study tested a virtual reality (VR) diet program for people with fatty liver disease. The program, called IVAN, teaches healthy eating through an interactive VR experience. 20 adults used the program along with video counseling to see if it could help them lose weight and ea…

This study tested whether relaxation exercises and virtual reality (VR) can reduce pain, jaw stiffness, anxiety, and sleep problems after wisdom tooth surgery. 36 adults who had their lower wisdom teeth removed tried these non-drug methods. The goal was to see if these simple tec…

This study tested whether using a WiiFit video game could improve dizziness and balance better than standard physical therapy in adults with inner-ear balance problems. 42 adults aged 18-65 with ongoing dizziness took part. Both groups did exercises for 4 weeks, but one group use…

This study tested whether a short, 15-minute virtual reality mindfulness session could help reduce anxiety and stress in patients recovering from heart surgery. 34 adults who had just left the intensive care unit took part. Half received the VR mindfulness session plus standard c…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) during IUD insertion can lower pain and anxiety. 70 women took part, with some using VR and others receiving standard care. The goal was to see if VR helps women feel more comfortable during the procedure.

This study looked at whether a 10-minute virtual reality (VR) relaxation session could lower stress in nursing students right before a big exam. Fifty students aged 20-26 took part. They chose a calming VR scene (like a beach or island) and rated their stress before and after. Th…

This study tested whether watching a nature-themed virtual reality video during coronary angiography (a heart artery scan) could reduce pain and anxiety. 90 adults who had never had the procedure before took part. Half used VR, half got standard care. The goal was to see if this …

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality glasses during wisdom tooth surgery helps reduce anxiety and pain. Fifty adults were randomly assigned to have the procedure with or without VR. Researchers measured heart rate, blood pressure, and anxiety levels before, during, a…

This study tested a virtual reality (VR) app designed to help people staying in psychiatric inpatient wards. Researchers worked with patients and staff to create and improve the app, then had 16 patients try it out in drop-in sessions. The goal was to see if using VR on the ward …

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) headsets during coronary angiography (a heart imaging procedure) could help patients feel less anxious and more comfortable. 64 adults having the procedure for the first time were included. The results suggest VR can reduce str…

This study looked at whether using virtual reality or squeezing a stress ball during insulin injections can help older adults (65+) with type 2 diabetes feel less pain and anxiety. 90 participants were split into three groups: one used VR, one used a stress ball, and one received…

This study looked at whether virtual reality (VR) and biofeedback training can improve movement and motivation in 24 children with neuromuscular diseases like Duchenne muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular atrophy. Children were split into three groups: VR training, biofeedback …

This study tested whether a 12-week virtual reality exercise program done at home could improve exercise capacity in children with cystic fibrosis. 36 kids aged 12-16 took part, either using VR headsets for team activities or doing standard online exercises. Researchers measured …

This study tested whether specially designed virtual reality exercises could improve arm and hand function in people with Parkinson's disease. 44 participants completed the program. The goal was to see if these exercises help with coordination and daily tasks.

This study tested whether using virtual reality during trigger point injections can lower pain, anxiety, and improve comfort. 84 adults receiving their first injection were split into two groups: one used VR, the other did not. Researchers measured anxiety, comfort, and pain leve…

This study looked at whether virtual reality (VR) experiences are practical and helpful for seriously ill older adults living in nursing homes. Researchers tested two types of VR—computer-generated and film-based—to see if they could improve relaxation and ease common symptoms li…

This study tested whether using virtual reality glasses to teach patients about self-care after bariatric surgery improves their ability to manage their health. Sixty adults who had weight-loss surgery were split into two groups: one group received standard care, while the other …

This study tested two simple, drug-free ways to reduce pain and anxiety during a blood draw: deep breathing and virtual reality (VR). 264 adults were randomly assigned to one of these methods or standard care. The results showed deep breathing was more effective than VR at reduci…

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality (VR) glasses during a leg artery procedure (angioplasty) can lower patients' pain and anxiety. 52 adults having elective angioplasty were randomly assigned to either use VR or not. Researchers measured pain and anxiety levels at d…

This study looked at whether watching nature scenes in virtual reality (VR) or as regular 2D videos can help nursing students feel less stressed during a tough clinical exam called an OSCE. Sixty students took part, and researchers measured their anxiety levels and heart rate cha…

This study looked at whether aerobic exercise and virtual reality games could improve the physical abilities, activity levels, and social participation of children aged 6 to 10 living in care homes. 63 children took part, with some doing 12 weeks of exercise and VR games, while o…

This study tested whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset could help reduce anxiety in parents whose children were in the hospital. About 485 parents took part, and researchers compared their anxiety levels to those who received standard care without any technology. The goal…

This study tested whether using a Kinect motion-sensing system for aerobic exercise could improve fitness and quality of life in 64 pre-frail older adults living in the community. Participants did exercise routines guided by the Kinect, which tracks body movements. The results sh…

This study tested a virtual reality program called MOVE-IT to help children with hemiplegia (weakness on one side) improve arm function at home. 25 kids participated, using the program remotely while researchers compared their progress to usual care. The goal was to make therapy …

This study looked at whether watching a video of the eye surgery process beforehand could reduce anxiety. 180 adults scheduled for outpatient eye surgery were split into three groups: one watched a 360° virtual reality video, one watched a standard 2D video, and one had no video.…

This study tested whether wearing a virtual reality mask during blood draws and skin prick tests can reduce pain and anxiety in allergic children aged 7 to 13. 300 kids from two hospitals took part. The goal was to see if distracting them with VR makes these procedures easier.

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality (VR) glasses during a kidney stone treatment called ESWL can lower patients' pain, anxiety, and improve comfort. Seventy adults having ESWL for the first time took part. Researchers measured pain, anxiety, and comfort levels using…

This study tested whether watching nature videos through virtual reality goggles and listening to binaural drumbeats could help men feel less pain and anxiety during a cystoscopy, a procedure where a camera is inserted into the bladder. Sixty men were split into two groups: one r…

This study tested whether adding virtual reality (VR) to standard physical therapy helps teenagers with chronic musculoskeletal pain. 34 teens aged 10-17 used VR during their therapy sessions. The goal was to see if VR was easy and enjoyable to use, and whether it helped reduce f…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) or listening to music can help reduce anxiety, pain, and improve heart rate and blood pressure in people undergoing a coronary angiography (a procedure to check heart arteries). 120 adults having the procedure for the first tim…

This study looked at whether adding a virtual reality (VR) experience to standard education could lower anxiety in 75 adults scheduled for a heart valve repair procedure (MitraClip or TriClip). Participants either got usual information or the same plus a VR tour explaining the pr…

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) exercises can help people with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) feel less pain, move better, and improve their quality of life. 36 adults aged 18-65 with frozen shoulder took part. Researchers measured pain, shoulder movement, a…

This pilot study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) during pre-oxygenation (breathing oxygen before anesthesia) can reduce patient anxiety. 46 adults undergoing elective surgery participated. Researchers measured anxiety levels and comfort for both patients and anesthetist…

This study tested whether teaching new mothers about breastfeeding using a virtual reality museum could improve their confidence, motivation, and reduce problems. 40 first-time mothers were split into two groups: one got standard classes, the other explored a digital museum with …

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) goggles could help patients feel less stressed and experience less pain during a fine needle biopsy of the thyroid gland. It involved 52 adults with hyperthyroidism who were undergoing this diagnostic procedure. Researchers mea…

This study looked at how watching someone else experience pain can actually reduce your own pain. Researchers used brain scans to understand the brain activity behind this 'observational learning' effect. 211 healthy adults participated, and the goal was to map the brain areas in…

This study tested whether virtual reality training with haptic gloves could improve intensive care nurses' ability to perform aspiration (suctioning) and their caregiving behaviors. 60 nurses were split into two groups: one used VR with haptic gloves, the other used standard mann…

This study tested a virtual reality program (DeepDream) to see if it can produce experiences similar to psychedelic drugs. Ten healthy volunteers used the VR and reported their feelings using standard questionnaires. The goal is to explore VR as a safe, drug-free tool for studyin…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) goggles helps nursing students learn how to give subcutaneous injections. 70 first-year nursing students were split into two groups: one used VR to watch a training video, and the other learned the traditional way. Researchers …

This study looked at whether growing up in different cultures affects how people learn and move in virtual reality. Forty-three healthy university students—some who lived mainly in their home country and others who lived abroad for at least ten years—completed cognitive tests, mo…

This study tested whether using immersive virtual reality (VR) to teach the Bobath concept—a therapy approach for people with brain or nerve conditions—works as well as traditional in-person teaching. Twenty third-year physiotherapy students were split into two groups: one learne…

This study involved 15 people with Parkinson's disease who had a deep brain stimulator (DBS) implanted. They walked through a virtual reality environment designed to trigger freezing of gait while their brain signals were recorded. The goal was to better understand what happens i…

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) training helps nurses learn CPR better than traditional methods. Sixty nurses from emergency and intensive care units were split into two groups: one practiced CPR using VR headsets, the other used standard training. Researchers meas…

This study tested a new virtual reality system to measure how well people control their neck movements. Researchers compared 70 adults—some with chronic neck pain and some without—to see if the VR tests could detect differences in sensorimotor control. The goal was to develop a b…

This study tested whether a virtual reality (VR) program could help older adults with mild cognitive impairment learn more about dementia and improve their health skills. 139 participants aged 65 and older were split into two groups: one used a VR education module, and the other …

This study looked at whether virtual reality (VR) can improve thinking skills in children with ADHD. Fourteen children ages 7-12 with stable ADHD medication took part. Researchers measured cognitive abilities like memory and problem-solving before and after VR sessions. The goal …

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) or low-reality simulation is better for teaching midwifery students how to resuscitate newborns. 80 fourth-year midwifery students took part. The goal was to see which method improves knowledge and skills the most.

This study tested a new teaching method for fourth-year medical students. Instead of just watching videos and reading, half the students used virtual reality (VR) to practice brain anatomy and watched live-streamed surgeries with a chance to ask questions. The goal was to see if …

This study looked at whether virtual reality (VR) can help people who have trouble imagining movements get more out of mental practice. Thirty-two healthy young men did leg exercises while using VR, watching actions, or just imagining movements. The goal was to see if VR improves…