Fatty liver patients try VR diet coach
NCT ID NCT06215131
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
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 IVAN, lets users interact with food in a virtual kitchen. Researchers measured weight changes and asked participants about their experience to see if VR counseling is a feasible alternative to traditional in-person visits.
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Active substance
virtual reality dietary weight loss counseling
What this could lead to
If this works, it could offer a convenient, at-home alternative to in-person diet counseling for people with fatty liver disease.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 20 participants. It tests whether the program is practical, not whether it actually improves health outcomes.
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Penn State College of Medicine
Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States