Can a 10-Minute VR escape ease stress for overworked nurses and doctors?

NCT ID NCT07155681

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether a short, 10-minute virtual reality session with biofeedback can help healthcare workers on surgical wards feel less stressed and more satisfied at work. About 75 nurses, residents, and surgeons will try it once during their shift. The goal is to see if the VR tool is easy to use and fits into a busy hospital day.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Virtual Reality intervention with biofeedback

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a quick, practical tool to help healthcare workers manage stress during their shifts.

What could go wrong

This is a small feasibility study (75 people) that only tests a single session. It is not designed to prove long-term stress reduction, and some people may feel dizzy or uncomfortable using VR.

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Locations

  • Rhigshospitalet

    Copenhagen, Denmark

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  • University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf

    Hamburg, Germany

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