VIRTUAL REALITY

This study tests whether watching a calming nature video with virtual reality (VR) glasses can lower pain and anxiety in people recovering from colorectal surgery. Sixty adults will be split into two groups: one group uses VR for 10-15 minutes before and after surgery, while the …

This study tests whether watching a virtual reality (VR) video of an ECT session can reduce anxiety and improve understanding in people about to receive ECT for the first time. About 64 participants will be randomly assigned to either the VR experience or a standard talk with a p…

This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) can help nursing home residents with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Instead of using old photos or objects, participants will explore familiar towns and villages through VR to trigger memories. The goal is to reduce behavioral …

This study tests whether watching 10-minute virtual reality nature videos twice a week for 12 weeks can improve quality of life and mood in nursing home residents with dementia. Sixty residents will be randomly assigned to either the virtual nature group or continue their usual c…

This study tests whether a 15-minute virtual reality exercise program can reduce pain and improve movement in adults with chronic low back pain. Sixty participants will wear a Meta Quest 3s headset and use the FitXR app. Researchers will measure pain, flexibility, and fear of mov…

This study compares two ways to help children aged 6-10 feel less anxious and experience less pain during their first dental treatment. One group plays a virtual reality game that explains the procedure step-by-step, while the other group receives the standard tell-show-do method…

This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) can help caregivers of children with pneumonia learn chest percussion—a technique to loosen mucus in the lungs. Researchers will compare VR training to standard teaching methods to see if it improves skill accuracy and reduces caregiv…

This study looks at whether using virtual reality to teach patients about their upcoming colon surgery can lower their anxiety before the operation and reduce pain and sleep problems afterward. About 90 adults having colon surgery for the first time will take part. The goal is to…

This study looks at whether virtual reality training before Gamma Knife brain surgery can improve pain relief for people with trigeminal neuralgia, a severe facial pain condition. Researchers will also use MRI scans and artificial intelligence to find brain patterns that predict …

This study aimed to see if virtual reality (VR) training could help first-year emergency residents act faster during a traumatic cardiac arrest. Participants would have learned trauma CPR skills through either a VR program or standard e-learning. The trial was withdrawn before an…

This study looks at how feeling fear in virtual reality (VR) changes a person's ability to empathize with others. Researchers will measure empathy and heart rate in 110 young adults before and after a fear-inducing VR experience. The goal is to understand the link between shared …

This study looks at whether using virtual reality (VR) during a C-section can lower the risk of postpartum depression and anxiety. Researchers will compare 98 pregnant women who use VR during surgery to those who don't, and also check how it affects certain brain chemicals. The g…

This study compares virtual reality (VR) training to traditional mannequin training for teaching medical students how to manage airway injuries. About 40 medical students will be randomly assigned to learn using VR or a mannequin, then tested a week later. The goal is to see if V…

This study looks at how immersive virtual reality changes the way people with chronic jaw pain (temporomandibular disorder) experience pain. Researchers compare VR to a placebo to understand its effects. About 259 adults aged 18-88 will take part. The goal is to find new, low-ris…