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Virtual reality drills may train the body to stay calm under fire

NCT ID NCT07770880

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Texas State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 18, 2026 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether repeated exposure to virtual reality (VR) scenarios—either an active shooter situation or target practice—changes how the body and mind respond to stress. Healthy young adults will experience several short VR simulations while their heart rate, stress hormones, and anxiety levels are measured. The goal is to see if stress reactions lessen over time and whether the type of training matters.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Virtual reality simulations of active shooter and target practice scenarios
What this could lead to
If repeated VR exposure reduces stress responses, it could inform better training methods for law enforcement and other high-stress professions.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in healthy students, so results may not apply to real-world officers or other populations. Stress measures may not fully capture real-life reactions.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2025

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 39 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Generally healthy * Between the ages of 18-39 * Student at texas state Exclusion Criteria: * No known cardiovascular or metabolic diseases * Free from a major stressor in the last 30 days (recent divorce, birth of child, miscarriage, etc.) * Not currently taking medication that can impact results (e.g., psychiatric medication typically prescribed for psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety, etc.) * Must also be free from any known psychiatric or physical illness (e.g., diabetes, myocardial infarction, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, alcoholism, epilepsy, severe motion sickness, etc.).

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Conditions

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acute stress disorder Stress Disorders, Traumatic, Acute

As listed by the trial registrant

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Active shooter Acute stress reaction Law enforcement training Stress Virtual reality

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Texas State University

    San Marcos, Texas, 78666, United States

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