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Virtual vacation: 15-Minute VR nature break eases student stress

NCT ID NCT07447310

Symptom relief Sponsor: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Medical students often feel stressed and anxious but have little time to relax outdoors. This study tested whether watching a 360-degree VR video of a nature scene for just 15 minutes could help. 82 students viewed either a familiar local scene or an overseas scene twice over two weeks. Researchers measured changes in stress, anxiety, depression, and well-being to see if a quick virtual escape can provide real relief.

What this could mean

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Active substance
360-degree virtual reality nature video
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a quick, accessible way for busy students to relieve stress without leaving their desk.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 82 participants. The effects may be short-lived or not apply to other groups. VR may cause discomfort in some users.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

82 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2024

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Academic Status: Actively enrolled as a fourth-year or fifth-year undergraduate medical student at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). * Age: 18 years of age or older (necessary for providing legal informed consent). * Sensory Ability: Normal or corrected-to-normal vision and hearing (the participant can wear contact lenses or glasses that comfortably fit inside the VR headset). * Availability: Willing and able to commit to the full 2-week study timeline, including both the baseline and follow-up VR sessions. Exclusion Criteria: * VR Safety (Neurological): Personal history of epilepsy, seizure disorders, or frequent migraines, as VR screens can occasionally trigger these conditions. * VR Safety (Vestibular): History of severe motion sickness, vertigo, or inner ear disorders. * Confounding Medical Factors: Currently receiving active, formal psychiatric treatment or taking prescribed psychoactive medications (such as antidepressants or anxiolytics). * Physical Limitations: Severe visual or auditory impairments that would prevent full immersion in the visual and auditory elements of the VR environment.

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder Depression Stress, Psychological

As listed by the trial registrant

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Healthy adult Psychological stress, anxiety, and depression associated with academic pressure Volunteer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Psychiatry Department, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM

    Cheras, Selangor, 56000, Malaysia

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