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Decreasing Stress Via Virtual Reality and Binaural Beats in Non-Clinical Adults: A Randomized Controlled Study
Led by Heart and Brain Research Group, Germany · Updated on 2026-03-13
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
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Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are investigating how relaxation techniques involving virtual reality and binaural beats affect stress in healthy adults. This study is a non-clinical part of the larger DESTRESS research program, focusing on adults without medical conditions or treatments. It aims to understand these relaxation methods' effects on physiological and psychological stress markers outside of a clinical setting. Participants are randomly assigned to one of five groups: experiencing virtual reality natural environments with or without binaural beats, listening to natural soundscapes with or without binaural beats, or completing control activities without relaxation interventions. Each participant takes part in a single session lasting about 30 minutes, during which their physiological responses and self-reported stress levels are recorded. During the session, researchers measure heart rate variability and electrodermal activity continuously using non-invasive sensors. Participants also complete questionnaires and cognitive tests before and after the session to assess stress, anxiety, and cognitive flexibility. The study focuses on changes occurring within this single 30-minute period to evaluate the feasibility and potential stress-reducing effects of these relaxation approaches.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Decreasing Stress Via Virtual Reality and Binaural Beats in Non-Clinical Adults
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults aged 18 years or older
- Ability to understand study procedures and provide written informed consent
- Sufficient proficiency in the German language to complete questionnaires and follow study instructions
- Willingness to participate in a single approximately 60-minute study session
You will not qualify if you...
- Current or history of neurological or psychiatric disorders that may interfere with data collection (e.g., dementia, major depressive disorder, stroke, epilepsy)
- Severe visual or hearing impairments that would limit the use of virtual reality equipment or headphones
- History of adverse reactions to virtual reality
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Single session lasting approximately 30 minutes
Participants complete a single approximately 30-minute session involving assigned relaxation interventions or control activities, with physiological and cognitive assessments before and after the session.
1 session visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Kerckhoff-Clinic
Bad Nauheim, Germany, 61231
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Research Team
M
Marius Butz, PhD, M.Sc.
R
Rolf Meyer, M.Sc.
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
FACTORIAL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
5
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