VIRTUAL REALITY

This study tested whether a virtual reality (VR) diet program is a practical way to help people with fatty liver disease lose weight. Twenty adults with fatty liver were randomly assigned to receive diet counseling either in person or through a VR headset. The VR program, called …

This study tested whether using a virtual reality headset showing calming scenery for 20-30 minutes could lower anxiety in parents whose children were in the hospital. 485 parents participated, and their anxiety levels were measured and compared to standard care without any tech-…

This study tested whether watching calming nature videos through virtual reality glasses or doing progressive muscle relaxation exercises could reduce anxiety in high-risk pregnant women during a non-stress test (NST). 126 women were randomly assigned to one of three groups: VR, …

This study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset during oocyte (egg) retrieval under local anesthesia can lower pain and anxiety. About 90 women undergoing IVF or egg donation who choose local anesthesia will be randomly assigned to use the VR headset or not. The goal i…

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality glasses during a fine needle biopsy of the thyroid could lower stress and pain in people with hyperthyroidism. 52 patients took part. Researchers measured stress and pain levels using questionnaires and checked vital signs. The go…

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

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) experiences are practical and helpful for older adults with serious illnesses living in nursing homes. 52 participants tried computer-generated or film-based VR. Researchers measured symptoms like pain and anxiety, and how relaxed th…

This study tested whether playing WiiFit games is more effective than standard balance exercises for people with dizziness and balance problems caused by inner ear issues. 42 adults aged 18-65 took part in a 4-week program. The goal was to see if the fun, interactive nature of Wi…

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality goggles showing relaxing nature scenes and music during IUD insertion could reduce pain and anxiety. 70 women were randomly assigned to either VR or standard care. Researchers measured pain, anxiety, comfort, and vital signs. The …

This study tested whether wearing a virtual reality mask during blood draws and allergy skin tests helps children aged 7 to 13 feel less pain and anxiety. About 300 kids from two hospitals took part. The goal was to see if distracting them with VR makes these procedures easier to…

This study looked at whether aerobic exercise and virtual reality games could improve functional capacity, activity, and participation in children aged 6-10 living in care facilities. Sixty-three children were split into groups: one did aerobic exercise, one played VR games, and …

This study tested whether a 10-minute virtual reality (VR) relaxation session could help nursing students feel less stressed right before a big exam. Fifty students chose a calming VR scene—like a beach or space—and rated their stress before and after. The goal was to see if this…

This study tested whether virtual reality (using Xbox Kinect) or biofeedback training could improve motor function and balance in 24 children with neuromuscular diseases like Duchenne muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular atrophy. Participants were split into three groups: VR tr…

This study tested whether watching a video about the outpatient eye surgery journey—either as a regular 2D video or a 360° virtual reality video—could lower patient anxiety compared to no video. 180 adults scheduled for eye surgery were randomly assigned to one of three groups. T…

This study looked at whether a short virtual reality mindfulness session could help patients feel less anxious and stressed after heart surgery. 34 adults who had heart bypass or valve repair took part. One group did a 15-minute VR mindfulness exercise, while the other group rece…

This study tested whether a virtual reality (VR) app is acceptable and practical for use on psychiatric inpatient wards. Researchers worked with patients and staff to design and refine the app, then piloted it with 43 participants. The goal was to see if VR could be a useful tool…

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, which focused on matching arm positions. The goal was to see if this approach could help with ever…

This study tested whether wearing a virtual reality headset showing a nature video could reduce pain and anxiety in 90 adults undergoing coronary angiography, a heart procedure where patients are awake. One group watched the VR video during the procedure, while the other received…

This study tested whether watching calming VR videos or squeezing a stress ball could reduce pain, anxiety, and improve satisfaction during insulin injections in older adults (65+) with type 2 diabetes. 90 participants were split into three groups: VR, stress ball, or usual care.…

This study tested whether relaxation exercises and virtual reality (VR) can reduce pain, anxiety, and other discomforts after impacted wisdom tooth surgery. 36 adults who had their lower wisdom teeth removed were given either relaxation exercises, VR, or standard education. Resea…

This study tested whether watching nature videos through virtual reality goggles while listening to binaural drumbeats could help men feel less pain and anxiety during a cystoscopy (a bladder exam). Sixty men were split into two groups: one got the VR and audio experience, the ot…

This study tested two drug-free methods—deep breathing and virtual reality—to see which better reduces pain and anxiety during blood draws. 264 adults were randomly assigned to one of the two techniques or standard care. The goal is to find a simple, effective option for patients…

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

This study tested whether using virtual reality glasses for discharge education helps patients better care for themselves after bariatric surgery. Sixty adults who had laparoscopic weight-loss surgery were split into two groups: one received standard care, the other watched a 15-…

This study tested whether wearing a virtual reality headset showing nature scenes could help patients feel less anxious and more comfortable during a coronary angiography, a procedure to check heart arteries. Sixty-four adults having the procedure for the first time were given VR…

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

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 were split into two groups: one used VR headsets for team activities, the other did standard online exercises. Th…

This study tested whether a virtual reality (VR) experience could reduce anxiety in 75 patients scheduled for a heart valve repair procedure called TEER. Patients either got standard education or standard education plus a VR tour of the procedure and hospital. The researchers mea…

This study tested whether using a Kinect motion-sensing video game for aerobic exercise helps pre-frail older adults (age 60+) improve their physical fitness and quality of life. 64 community-dwelling participants did either Kinect-based or traditional exercise. The Kinect group …

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 standard care. Researchers measured pain and anxiety l…

This study tested whether adding virtual reality to standard physiotherapy could help teenagers with chronic musculoskeletal pain. 34 teens aged 10-17 took part in up to 8 sessions over 6-12 weeks. The goal was to see if VR was practical and enjoyable, and whether it could improv…

This study tested a virtual reality program called MOVE-IT that kids with hemiplegia (one-sided arm weakness) can use at home. 25 children participated to see if the VR exercises improve hand and arm function better than usual care. The goal was to make therapy more engaging and …

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) during the oxygen mask phase before general anesthesia could lower patient anxiety. 46 adults scheduled for surgery took part. Researchers measured anxiety levels and how easy the VR setup was to use. The goal was to see if VR …

This study looked at whether playing in virtual reality (VR) can improve cognitive skills like attention and problem-solving in children with ADHD. Fourteen children aged 7-12 with stable medication took part. Researchers used a special test to measure thinking abilities before a…

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality glasses during wisdom tooth surgery can lower anxiety and pain. Fifty adults with high dental fear were randomly assigned to have the procedure with or without VR. Researchers measured heart rate, blood pressure, and anxiety score…

This study tested whether using virtual reality or listening to music during coronary angiography (a heart procedure) could lower patients' anxiety, pain, and improve heart rate and blood pressure. 120 patients were randomly assigned to VR, music, or standard care. The goal was t…

This study tested whether playing virtual reality games can help people with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) feel less pain, move their shoulder better, and improve their quality of life. Thirty-six adults with the condition used VR exercises as part of their treatment. Res…

This study tested whether a virtual reality training program could improve nursing students' skills for community home visits. 72 students participated in immersive VR scenarios to practice assessment, communication, and decision-making. Researchers measured changes in psychomoto…

This study tested whether healthy volunteers would find a virtual reality (VR) software called ReCognitionVR usable and acceptable. The software, delivered through an Oculus Quest 2 headset, is designed to improve attention and executive functions. Thirty healthy adults aged 18-3…

This pilot study tested whether a virtual reality reaction time test can help predict fall risk and cognitive decline in older adults with memory problems. Twenty participants aged 65 and older with cognitive impairment completed a VR task and standard tests. The goal was to see …

This study looked at how watching someone else experience pain relief can actually reduce your own pain. Researchers used brain scans to see which parts of the brain are involved in this effect. 211 healthy adults took part, and the goal was to understand the brain mechanisms beh…

This completed study tested a virtual reality (VR) system to assess how well people with and without chronic neck pain control their head and neck movements. 70 participants performed tasks like moving their head to follow targets or returning to a starting position. The goal was…

This study tested whether teaching new mothers about breastfeeding using virtual reality and a digital museum helps them feel more confident and motivated. Forty first-time mothers who had already been in a similar study were followed for up to two years after giving birth. Resea…

This study tested whether a virtual reality program (DeepDream) can produce experiences similar to psychedelic drugs. Ten healthy volunteers took part at Yale University. Researchers measured changes in consciousness, mystical feelings, and sense of self. The goal was to see if V…

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) can help people with low imagery ability get more out of motor imagery training—a mental rehearsal of movement. Thirty-two healthy men did leg exercises for 4 weeks, with some using VR or video before training. Researchers measured c…

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 health education module, and the…

This study tested whether training with virtual reality and haptic gloves could improve how intensive care nurses perform a procedure called aspiration (suctioning a patient's airway). 60 nurses were split into two groups: one used VR with haptic gloves, the other used standard m…

This study tested whether a hybrid curriculum combining virtual reality (VR) simulations with live-streamed neurosurgical procedures could improve medical students' decision-making and interest in neurosurgery. 112 fourth-year students were randomly assigned to either the hybrid …

This study looked at whether using virtual reality (VR) goggles can improve how well nursing students learn 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 got standard teaching. Rese…

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

This study looked at how growing up in different cultures might affect the way people learn and move in a virtual reality (VR) environment. Forty-three healthy university students, some who lived mainly in their home country and others who lived abroad for at least ten years, com…

This study used virtual reality to recreate situations that cause freezing of gait in people with Parkinson's disease who have a deep brain stimulator. Fifteen participants walked through a virtual home and grocery store while their brain signals were recorded. The goal was to be…

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) training helps nurses learn CPR better than traditional manikin practice. Sixty nurses from emergency and intensive care units were split into two groups: one used VR headsets for an interactive CPR scenario, the other practiced on a…

This study tested whether virtual reality or low-reality simulation is more effective for teaching neonatal resuscitation skills. Researchers enrolled 80 fourth-year midwifery students and measured their knowledge and skills using standard forms. The goal is to find the best trai…