Virtual escape: VR nature cuts student stress in minutes

NCT ID NCT07447310

First seen Mar 17, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study tested whether watching a 360-degree virtual reality (VR) nature video for just 15 minutes could help medical students feel less stressed, anxious, or depressed. 82 students from a Malaysian university watched either a familiar local nature scene or a novel overseas scene. The goal was to see if a quick VR break could offer relaxation benefits similar to spending time outdoors, and whether the type of scenery matters.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Psychiatry Department, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM

    Cheras, Selangor, 56000, Malaysia

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