Research

VR Improved Mood Before Blood Donation

Participants reported feeling calmer, happier, less tense and less tired after using VR immediately before donating blood. This supports VR as a practical, non-pharmaceutical tool for reducing stress before medical procedures.

VR Effective in Supporting Cancer Management

This study found that VR combined with neurofeedback was well tolerated by cancer patients and contributed to significant reductions in pain, alongside greater calm and comfort during treatment. Its 100% completion rate also suggests the intervention was engaging and practical to deliver in a clinical setting.

VR and Neurofeedback Improved Positive Mood and Changed Brain Activity in Firefighters: Case Study

A short VR meditation combined with neurofeedback produced measurable improvements in mood and changes in frontal brain activity in most participants. The results suggest VR-based brain training could support emotional regulation, motivation and psychological wellbeing.

VR for Anxiety Reduction

This study found that a brief, five to six-minute virtual reality mindfulness session reduced anxiety and shifted brain activity towards calmer patterns. The findings suggest immersive VR could provide an accessible and engaging relaxation tool alongside clinician-led care.