Virtual reality could reveal hidden thinking problems in MS patients

NCT ID NCT01805336

First seen Feb 21, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study looked at whether virtual reality (VR) tasks, like driving or shopping in a virtual store, can detect thinking and attention problems in people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) better than standard paper-and-pencil tests. Sixty adults with MS and healthy volunteers completed both traditional tests and VR exercises. The goal was to see if VR provides a more realistic picture of daily-life challenges caused by MS.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Neurologie, Caen Hospital University

    Caen, Basse-Normandie, 14033, France

  • Inserm Unit 1075 Comete, Caen Hospital University

    Caen, Basse-Normandie, 14033, France

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