VR headsets aim to cure doctor bias in new study
NCT ID NCT07283523
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · 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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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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