Virtual reality seaside escape tested as stress buster for workers

NCT ID NCT07415239

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a short virtual reality (VR) experience of a seaside environment could help workers recover from stress. 60 healthy adults had stress induced in a lab, then either used the VR or read stress information. Researchers measured stress through saliva samples and self-ratings to see if VR helped them calm down faster.

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
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help people manage everyday stress.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study with only 60 healthy workers. The stress was induced in a lab, so results may not apply to real-world stress. The effect may be small or temporary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Fractures, Stress

As listed by the trial registrant

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

STRESS REACTION

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Locations

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13605, South Korea

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