VIRTUAL REALITY

This study tested a virtual reality (VR) diet program for adults with fatty liver disease. 20 participants used the VR program along with video counseling to learn about healthy eating and weight loss. The goal was to see if this approach is practical and can help people lose wei…

This study tested whether adding virtual reality (VR) to standard physiotherapy helps teenagers with long-term muscle or bone pain. 34 teens aged 10-17 tried the VR program, which included fun exercises and goal-setting. Researchers measured how often they used VR, how much they …

This study tested whether a 12-week virtual reality exercise program done at home could improve exercise capacity in children with cystic fibrosis. 36 kids aged 12-16 were split into two groups: one used VR headsets for team activities, the other did standard online exercises. Re…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) during pre-oxygenation (breathing pure oxygen before anesthesia) can reduce patient anxiety. 46 adults having elective surgery took part. Researchers measured anxiety levels and how easy the technique was to use. The goal was t…

This study tested whether watching a nature-themed virtual reality video during coronary angiography (a heart procedure) could lower pain and anxiety. 90 adults who had never had the procedure before took part. One group used VR while the other received standard care. The goal wa…

This study tested whether specially designed virtual reality exercises could improve arm and hand function in people with Parkinson's disease. 44 participants completed the program, which focused on matching arm positions. The goal was to see if this approach could help with dail…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) goggles during a heart procedure called coronary angiography could help patients feel less anxious and more comfortable. 64 adults having the procedure for the first time were included. The results suggest that VR can reduce st…

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) experiences are practical and helpful for seriously ill older adults living in nursing homes. Researchers offered two types of VR—computer-generated and film-based—to 52 residents. They measured common symptoms like pain, anxiety, an…

This study looked at whether a 10-minute virtual reality (VR) relaxation session could help nursing students feel less stressed right before a final exam. Fifty students aged 20-26 took part. They chose a calming VR scene (like a beach or island) and used it for 10 minutes. Their…

This study looked at whether watching nature scenes in virtual reality or as regular 2D videos can lower stress in nursing students taking a big clinical exam. Sixty students participated, and researchers measured their anxiety and heart rate changes. The goal was to see if a sho…

This study tested whether a 15-minute virtual reality mindfulness session could help reduce anxiety and stress in patients recovering from heart surgery. 34 adults who had bypass or valve repair took part. Those who tried VR meditation reported feeling less anxious and stressed c…

This study looked at whether virtual reality (VR) can improve thinking skills in children with ADHD. 14 children aged 7-12 with stable medication took part. Researchers used a special test to measure cognitive abilities before and after VR sessions. The goal was to see if VR coul…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) during trigger point injections could lower patients' pain, anxiety, and improve comfort. 84 adults receiving their first injection were split into two groups: one used VR, the other did not. Researchers measured pain, anxiety,…

This study looked at whether using virtual reality (VR) or squeezing a stress ball during insulin injections can help older adults (65+) with type 2 diabetes feel less pain and anxiety. 90 participants were split into three groups: one used VR, one used a stress ball, and one rec…

This study tested whether watching virtual reality or listening to music could help patients feel less anxious and have less pain during a coronary angiography (a procedure to look at heart arteries). 120 adults having the procedure for the first time took part. Researchers measu…

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) and biofeedback training can improve movement and motivation in 24 children with neuromuscular diseases like Duchenne muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular atrophy. Kids were split into three groups: VR training, biofeedback trainin…

This study tested whether a virtual reality (VR) app is practical and helpful for people staying in psychiatric hospital wards. Researchers worked with 43 patients and staff to design and improve the app, which uses relaxing VR scenes. The goal was to see if patients would use it…

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality glasses during the surgical removal of impacted lower wisdom teeth can reduce dental anxiety and pain. Fifty adults who were anxious about the procedure were randomly assigned to have surgery with or without the VR headset. Resear…

This study tested whether wearing a virtual reality mask during blood tests and skin prick tests can reduce pain and anxiety in allergic children aged 7 to 13. About 300 kids took part across two hospitals. The goal was to see if VR distraction makes these routine procedures less…

This study tested a virtual reality program called MOVE-IT that kids with hemiplegia (weakness on one side) can do at home. 25 children participated, and the program aimed to improve their arm and hand function compared to usual care. The approach used fun, game-like exercises to…

This study looked at whether aerobic exercise and virtual reality games could improve the physical abilities, activity levels, and social participation of children aged 6 to 10 living in care homes. 63 children took part, with some doing 12 weeks of exercise and VR games, while o…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) glasses during a fine needle biopsy could lower stress and pain in people with hyperthyroidism. 52 patients took part, and researchers measured their stress and pain levels with questionnaires. The goal was to see if VR can mak…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) during IUD insertion can lower pain and anxiety. 70 women were randomly assigned to receive either standard care or VR-assisted nursing care. The goal was to see if VR helps women feel more comfortable and less anxious during t…

This study tested whether watching nature videos through virtual reality goggles and listening to binaural beats (a type of sound) could help men feel less pain and anxiety during a cystoscopy, a procedure to look inside the bladder. Sixty men were split into two groups: one got …

This study looked at whether watching a virtual reality (VR) video about their upcoming heart procedure could help patients feel less anxious. 75 adults scheduled for a MitraClip or TriClip repair were split into two groups: one got standard information, the other got that plus a…

This study tested whether using a WiiFit video game could improve dizziness and balance better than standard physical therapy in people with inner ear problems. 42 adults aged 18-65 with ongoing dizziness took part. Both groups did exercises for 4 weeks, and researchers measured …

This study tested whether using virtual reality glasses to teach patients about their care after bariatric surgery improves their ability to manage their own health. Sixty adults who had weight-loss surgery were split into two groups: one group watched a 15-20 minute educational …

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality (VR) glasses during a leg artery procedure (angioplasty) can lower patients' pain and anxiety. 52 adults having elective angioplasty were randomly assigned to either use VR or not. Researchers measured pain and anxiety levels at s…

This study tested two drug-free methods—deep breathing and virtual reality—to help adults feel less pain and anxiety during a blood draw. 264 adults were randomly assigned to one of the two techniques or standard care. Results showed deep breathing worked better than VR for pain,…

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) exercises can help people with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) feel less pain, move better, and improve their quality of life. Thirty-six adults aged 18 to 65 with frozen shoulder took part. Researchers measured pain, shoulder …

This study tested whether relaxation exercises and virtual reality (VR) can reduce pain, jaw stiffness, anxiety, and sleep problems after wisdom tooth surgery. 36 adults who had their lower wisdom teeth removed tried these non-drug methods. The goal was to see if these simple tec…

This study tested whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset could help reduce anxiety in parents whose children were in the hospital. About 485 parents took part, and researchers compared their anxiety levels to those who received standard care without any technology. The goal…

This study tested whether using a Kinect motion-sensing system for aerobic exercise could improve fitness and quality of life in 64 pre-frail older adults living in the community. Participants did exercise routines guided by the Kinect, which tracks body movements. The results sh…

This study looked at whether watching a video of the eye surgery process beforehand could reduce anxiety. 180 adults scheduled for outpatient eye surgery were split into three groups: one watched a 360° virtual reality video, one watched a standard 2D video, and one had no video.…

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality (VR) glasses during a kidney stone treatment called ESWL can lower patients' pain, anxiety, and improve comfort. Seventy adults having ESWL for the first time took part. Researchers measured pain, anxiety, and comfort levels using…

This study tested whether teaching new mothers about breastfeeding using a virtual reality museum could improve their confidence, motivation, and reduce problems. 40 first-time mothers were split into two groups: one got standard classes, the other explored a digital museum with …

This study used virtual reality to create situations that cause freezing of gait in people with Parkinson's disease who have a deep brain stimulator (DBS). While walking in VR, brain signals were recorded from the DBS device to understand what happens in the brain during freezing…

This study tested whether a virtual reality program (DeepDream) can produce experiences similar to those caused by psychedelic drugs. Ten healthy volunteers took part, and researchers measured their altered states of consciousness using standard questionnaires. The goal was to se…

This study tested whether virtual reality or low-reality simulation is better for teaching midwifery students how to resuscitate newborns. 80 fourth-year midwifery students took part. Researchers measured their knowledge and skills using standard forms. The goal was to find the m…

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) training with haptic gloves helps intensive care nurses improve their aspiration skills and caregiving behaviors. Sixty nurses were split into two groups: one used VR with haptic gloves, the other used standard mannequin training. Th…

This study tested a virtual reality system to measure how well people control their neck movements. Researchers compared 70 adults—some with chronic neck pain and some without—to see if the VR tests could detect differences in sensorimotor control. The goal was to develop a bette…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) goggles to teach subcutaneous injection improves nursing students' knowledge and skills compared to standard teaching. 70 first-year nursing students were split into two groups: one learned with VR, the other with traditional m…

This study tested whether a virtual reality (VR) program could help older adults with mild cognitive impairment learn more about dementia and improve their health skills. 139 participants aged 65 and older were split into two groups: one used a VR education module, and the other …

This study looked at whether virtual reality (VR) can help people who have trouble imagining movements get more out of mental practice. Thirty-two healthy young men did leg exercises while using VR, watching movements, or just imagining them. The goal was to see if VR makes menta…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) to teach the Bobath concept—a therapy for people with brain or nerve conditions—works better than traditional classroom teaching. Twenty physiotherapy students took part. Both methods helped students learn, but those who used V…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) headsets helps nurses learn CPR better than traditional training. Sixty emergency and intensive care nurses were split into two groups: one practiced CPR in a VR scenario, the other used standard methods. Their knowledge was te…

This study looked at whether growing up in different cultures affects how people learn and move in virtual reality. Forty-three healthy university students, some who lived mainly in their home country and others who lived abroad for at least ten years, completed cognitive tests, …

This study looked at how watching someone else experience pain can actually reduce your own pain. Researchers used brain scans to understand the brain activity behind this 'observational learning' effect. 211 healthy adults participated, and the goal was to map the brain areas in…

This study tested a new teaching method for fourth-year medical students. Instead of just watching videos and reading, half the students used virtual reality (VR) to practice brain anatomy and watched live-streamed surgeries with a chance to ask questions. The goal was to see if …