Virtual reality may soothe blood sugar spikes after meals

Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

Participants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for the study: 1. Aged between 18 and 50 years, of any sex. 2. Body mass index (BMI) between 18.9 and 29.9 kg/m². 3. Fasting blood glucose between 3.5 and 5.6 mmol/L. 4. They typically consume breakfast as part of their regular routine. 5. Willing and able to provide written informed consent. 6. In the opinion of the Investigator, the participant is capable of understanding and adhering to all study requirements. Participants will be excluded if they meet any of the following conditions: 1. Fasting blood glucose ≥ 5.6 mmol/L or \< 3.5 mmol/L. 2. Medical conditions that contraindicate the use of virtual reality (VR) headsets, including panic disorders, seizure disorders, migraines, certain vision impairments, or VR-related motion sickness. 3. A history of allergy or adverse reaction to white bread. 4. Current adherence to a special diet or use of supplements/medications that may affect carbohydrate metabolism, heart rate, or the nervous system within the last 6 months. 5. Medical history of hypertension, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, type 1 or type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular or pulmonary diseases, or gastrointestinal disorders impacting carbohydrate metabolism. 6. Major physical injury or surgical procedure within the last 3 months. 7. Participation in any other randomized controlled trial within the previous 3 months. 8. Currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study period. 9. Being unable to consume the test meal within the required 10-minute timeframe. 10. History of cancer within the past two years, excluding non-melanoma skin cancers. 11. Current or recent (within 12 months) excessive alcohol use defined as more than 14 standard drinks per week (1 drink = 12 oz beer, 5 oz wine, or 1.5 oz spirits). 12. Significant weight change (gain or loss exceeding 3.5 kg) in the past 3 months. 13. Inability to provide written informed consent.