Key result
A 15-minute virtual reality relaxation training program incorporating bilateral stimulation significantly reduced self-reported stress levels from a mean of 3.64 to 1.46 (p < 0.001) in healthy adult office workers.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to integrate virtual reality with bilateral stimulation used in EMDR as a tool to relieve stress.
Does a 15-minute VR relaxation training program with bilateral stimulation reduce stress in healthy adult office workers?
Population
28 healthy adult volunteers (office workers)
Comparison
Virtual reality relaxation training with bilateral stimulation across three sessions
Design
Pilot study
Follow-up
One minute after session completion
Authors
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VR-EMDR prototype feasible for adult stress relief; leaves open efficacy and requires controlled trials before adoption.
RCT (n=28)
Randomized
No
Does a 15-minute VR relaxation training program with bilateral stimulation reduce stress in healthy adult office workers?
Absolute Event Rate: 1.46% vs 3.64%
p-value: p=<0.001
This pilot study describes a VR-based relaxation training program with bilateral stimulation for stress reduction, though specific efficacy results are not reported in the abstract.
Kamińska et al. (2020) conducted an RCT in Stress (n=28). Virtual Reality (VR) with bilateral stimulation vs. Baseline (pre-session) was evaluated on Self-reported stress level (0-10 scale) (p=<0.001). A 15-minute virtual reality relaxation training program incorporating bilateral stimulation significantly reduced self-reported stress levels from a mean of 3.64 to 1.46 (p < 0.001) in healthy adult office workers.
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