Virtual reality could be the key to beating procrastination
NCT ID NCT06664346
First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether an immersive virtual reality mindfulness program can help university students who struggle with academic procrastination. Participants will use VR mindfulness sessions and complete questionnaires to measure changes in procrastination, academic engagement, self-efficacy, and stress. The goal is to see if this approach can improve focus and reduce the urge to delay academic work.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Immersive virtual reality mindfulness
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could offer students a new, engaging way to reduce procrastination and improve academic focus and well-being.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention's benefits are uncertain, and individual responses to VR can vary.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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School of Social Sciences and Professions
London, N7 8DB, United Kingdom
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