VIRTUAL REALITY

This study compares two ways to help children aged 6-10 feel less anxious and experience less pain during their first dental treatment. One group will wear virtual reality glasses showing a game that explains the procedure step-by-step, while the other group will receive the stan…

This study looks at whether using virtual reality to teach patients about their upcoming colon surgery can lower their anxiety before the operation and improve pain and sleep afterward. About 90 adults having colon surgery for the first time will take part. Researchers will measu…

This study looks at whether watching a virtual reality (VR) video of what happens during electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) can reduce anxiety and improve understanding for first-time patients. About 64 adults will be randomly assigned to either a VR experience or a standard talk wi…

This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) reminiscence therapy can reduce behavioral problems and improve quality of life for 50 nursing home residents with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Participants will use VR to explore familiar heritage sites from the Somme region…

This study tests whether a 15-minute virtual reality exercise program can reduce pain and improve movement in adults with chronic low back pain. Sixty participants will wear a VR headset and perform exercises, then be evaluated for pain, flexibility, and fear of movement. The goa…

This study tests whether watching a calming nature video with virtual reality glasses can lower pain and anxiety in people recovering from colorectal surgery. Sixty adults will be randomly split into two groups: one group uses the VR glasses before and after surgery, while the ot…

This study tests whether watching 10-minute virtual reality nature videos twice a week for 12 weeks can improve quality of life, mood, and agitation in nursing home residents with dementia. Sixty participants will either receive the virtual nature sessions plus usual care, or usu…

This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) can help caregivers of children with pneumonia learn chest percussion—a technique to loosen mucus in the lungs. Researchers will compare VR training to standard teaching methods to see if it improves skill accuracy and reduces caregiv…

This study aimed to see if virtual reality (VR) training helps first-year emergency room residents learn to manage traumatic cardiac arrest more quickly than standard e-learning. Researchers planned to compare how fast participants performed key actions during a simulated emergen…

This study compares virtual reality (VR) training to traditional mannequin training for teaching medical students how to manage airway injuries. About 40 medical students will be randomly assigned to learn using either VR or a mannequin, then tested a week later. The goal is to s…

This study looks at how feeling fear in virtual reality (VR) changes a person's ability to empathize with others. About 110 college students aged 18-25 will watch scary VR videos and report their empathy and anxiety levels, while their heart rate is measured. The goal is to under…

This study looks at how immersive virtual reality changes the way people with chronic pain experience pain, compared to a placebo. Researchers will measure pain endurance and ratings in 259 adults with temporomandibular disorder (jaw pain). The goal is to understand the brain mec…

This study looks at whether virtual reality training before Gamma Knife brain surgery can improve pain relief for people with trigeminal neuralgia, a severe facial pain condition. Researchers will also use MRI scans and artificial intelligence to find brain patterns that predict …

This study looks at whether using virtual reality (VR) during a C-section can lower the risk of postpartum depression and anxiety. Researchers will compare 98 pregnant women who use VR during surgery to those who don't, and also check how it affects certain brain chemicals. The g…