VR headsets aim to cure doctor bias in new study

NCT ID NCT07283523

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tests whether watching virtual reality (VR) videos of patient visits can reduce weight-based bias in 52 resident doctors at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Participants will take bias tests before and after the VR experience, and again at one week and one month. The goal is to see if VR is an acceptable and effective tool for reducing unconscious bias.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Bias, Implicit

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States