Virtual reality may alter memory, small study finds

NCT ID NCT07172230

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 30, 2026 · Updated 36 times

Summary

This study tested whether immersive virtual reality affects memory in healthy adults. 16 participants from a university psychology course completed word recall tasks while using VR. The goal was to see if VR could distract people and change how well they remember information.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Washington

    Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States

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