VIRTUAL REALITY

This study tests a new virtual reality therapy for people who had a stroke. It compares standard VR mirror therapy to a version that adds focused attention on objects, with or without sound cues. The goal is to see if this approach improves arm movement and brain activity after j…

This study explores whether a 6-week virtual reality (VR) program can help 50 adults with chronic pain learn about pain science and management. Participants will use VR to watch educational content and do guided exercises. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible, acceptab…

This study tests whether a virtual reality system called VALOR can help stroke survivors improve arm and hand function by doing therapy exercises at home. About 48 adults who had a stroke at least 3 months ago will either use the VR program or receive standard care. The goal is t…

This study looks at two fun ways to help children aged 7 to 10 feel less pain, fear, and anxiety during a skin prick test for allergies. One method uses virtual reality goggles to distract the child, and the other uses a vibrating device called Buzzy. About 111 children will be r…

This study will test whether using virtual reality (VR) can help reduce anxiety before knee replacement surgery and manage pain afterward. About 64 adults scheduled for knee replacement will use VR for relaxation and distraction. Researchers will measure pain levels and anxiety t…

This study tests a new virtual reality program called 'Health at My Feet' for people with type 2 diabetes. The program aims to teach foot care through VR goggles and videos, with weekly reminders. Researchers will check if it improves foot care knowledge and habits in 70 adults o…

This study tests whether letting children watch a virtual reality (VR) tour of an MRI scanner before their real scan can reduce anxiety, movement, and the need for sedation. About 150 children aged 5 to 10 having their first MRI will be randomly assigned to either a VR tour at ho…

This study tests whether playing Wii Fit virtual reality games can improve balance, walking, and agility in children aged 7-14 with cerebral palsy. Half the children will do VR exercises, the other half standard physiotherapy, for 18 sessions over 6 weeks. Researchers want to see…

This study looks at three simple methods—breastfeeding, using a stress ball, or wearing virtual reality goggles—to see if they can reduce pain, anxiety, and stress during episiotomy repair (stitching) after childbirth. About 120 first-time mothers will be randomly assigned to one…

This study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) relaxation program can reduce emotional and behavioral problems in adults with acquired brain injury who live in nursing homes. Three participants will use a multisensory VR headset for 15-minute sessions twice a week over eight wee…

This study tests whether a virtual reality training program can improve visual perception in children, teens, and young adults who have lost half their vision (hemianopsia) due to a brain tumor. About 120 participants will use audiovisual stimulation at home for 8 weeks. The goal…

This study will test whether listening to special music (binaural beats) or using virtual reality during labor can reduce pain and affect key birth hormones. Ninety pregnant women giving birth naturally will be split into three groups: one using VR, one listening to the music, an…

This study tests whether watching a virtual forest scene can help reduce pain, anxiety, fear, and stress, and improve sleep in people having weight-loss (bariatric) surgery. About 70 adults will be randomly assigned to either a virtual forest experience or standard care. The goal…

This study tests whether watching calming virtual reality nature scenes, including local Saudi landscapes, can improve quality of life and emotional well-being for palliative patients and their family caregivers. About 100 patient-caregiver pairs will take part at home. The goal …

This study tests whether augmented and virtual reality can help teens aged 11-17 overcome their fear of needles. About 20 participants will use a spatial computing device for exposure therapy. The goal is to reduce anxiety and improve their ability to handle medical procedures in…

This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) glasses improves how well paramedic students learn to treat crush syndrome, a serious injury from disasters. About 61 second-year students will be split into two groups: one uses VR, the other gets a standard lecture. Researcher…

This study looks at whether watching a nature-based virtual reality video while listening to special sound waves (binaural beats) can help people relax. Healthy adults will try both the VR experience and a control session, while their heart rate and stress levels are measured. Th…

This study compares virtual reality (VR) training to standard teaching methods for learning anatomy in 102 trainee anaesthetists. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either VR or standard teaching, then switch to the other method. Their knowledge will be tested afte…

This study tests a virtual reality training program for pediatric doctors and nurses. The goal is to help them talk with parents about safely storing firearms at home. Thirty clinicians will complete the training and give feedback on how useful and easy it was to use.

This study tests a virtual reality (VR) program called SurviVRSE that teaches breast cancer survivors about heart health. About 30 women currently receiving certain cancer treatments will try the VR program. Researchers will check if the program is easy to use, acceptable, and if…

This study will test if virtual reality (VR) training can improve infection control skills in 200 healthcare workers assigned to the Hajj pilgrimage. Participants will be randomly assigned to either VR training or traditional lectures. The study will measure changes in knowledge …

This study will test a new virtual reality (VR) simulation that gives students a sense of touch (haptic feedback) to help them learn nursing skills. About 100 nursing students will be split into two groups: one using the VR tool and one using standard training. Researchers will c…