Relaxation Training on VR Sickness

Study Description

Virtual Reality (VR) is revolutionizing the way we experience entertainment, healthcare, and training. However, a common side-effect of VR use is VR sickness, with symptoms of nausea, disorientation, and headaches.

This study will test the effect of different relaxation training techniques on VR sickness. This study will have two test sessions where participants will be asked to complete questionnaires and VR tasks. Additionally, participants will be asked to complete a relaxation training over two weeks

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Eligibility Criteria

1. Between 18-49 years old
2. Healthy (no history of stroke, active vestibular disorder, disabling musculoskeletal disorder, acute psychiatric disorder, uncorrected visual impairments, diagnosed cardiovascular disease, diagnosed gastrointestinal disorders, and/or a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or dementia)
3. Not pregnant

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Duration and Compensation

5 hours over two weeks. Compensation will be provided.​

 

Principal Investigator

This study is conducted by Dr. Behrang Keshavarz. If you have questions about the study, please contact Narmada Umatheva at narmada.umatheva@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.