The Role of Music Absorption and Music Likability on Visually Induced Motion Sickness

Study Description

Virtual Reality (VR) has become a highly important tool in various domains, including research, rehabilitation, training, education, and entertainment. Unfortunately, visually induced motion sickness is a common phenomenon in VR applications including symptoms of pallor, dizziness, cold sweat, or nausea. Fortunately, music has shown promise in alleviating motion sickness symptoms.

This study investigates the influence of music absorption and likability on VR sickness. Participants will listen to energetic or calming musical pieces of their choice, while interfacing with a VR environment. A series of short questionnaires will be administered before and after the VR session.

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Eligibility Criteria

1. Between 18-49 years old
2. Healthy (no history of stroke, active vestibular disorder, neurological diseases, head injury or epilepsy, history of fainting episodes, debilitating musculoskeletal disorder, cardiovascular disease, and/or a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or dementia)
3. Normal or corrected-to-normal hearing and normal or corrected-to-normal vision
4. Not pregnant

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Duration and Compensation

1 to 1.5 hours. Compensation will be provided.

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Principal Investigator

This study is conducted by Dr. Behrang Keshavarz. If you have questions about the study, please contact Harley Glassman at Harley.Glassman@uhn.ca

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Start Date

Recruitment ongoing​

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Participate

If you want to participate in this study, you can sign up below. By signing up you agree to be contacted by a research member of our team, but you do not commit to participating in the study. You can decline your participation at any time.