Motion Reset for Cybersickness in Virtual Reality
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Background:People use virtual reality (VR) technology to play games, socialize, work, or receive medical care. Some people have "cybersickness" after using VR. Cybersickness is similar to motion sickness. Symptoms include eye strain, nausea, dizziness, or headache. The symptoms are usually mild and go away after the person stops using VR. New software called Motion Reset is being designed to reduce symptoms of cybersickness during VR use.Objective:To see if Motion Reset software can reduce cybersickness in people using VR.Eligibility:Healthy adults aged 18 to 60 years.Design:Participants will have 1 clinic visit that will last about 1 hour. They will answer questions about how they are feeling. They will learn how to use the VR headset and the handheld game controllers.The study will be broken into 2 parts. For the first part, participants will be assigned to 1 of 3 groups:Group 1 will participate in a VR experience designed to prevent cybersickness. They will view screens and move around while they press buttons on a controller.Group 2 will participate in a VR experience that is not designed to prevent cybersickness. They will view screens and move around while they press buttons on a controller.Group 3 will have no VR experience.Participants will complete 2 questionnaires about their experiences in the first part of the study.For the second part, all participants will spend up to 20 minutes playing a commercial VR game called Jurassic World Aftermath. Every few minutes, they will be asked if they are experiencing discomfort.After playing the game, participants will complete 12 questionnaires about their experience....
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
If you are currently using medications or supplements that prevent nausea, like Zofran or Phenergan, you cannot participate in this trial.
Is the Motion Reset treatment for cybersickness in virtual reality generally safe for humans?
The research indicates that cybersickness, which includes symptoms like nausea and discomfort, can occur with virtual reality use, but there is no specific safety data available for the Motion Reset treatment itself. However, it is important to note that symptoms like nausea and discomfort are common with virtual reality exposure.12345
How does the Motion Reset treatment for cybersickness in virtual reality differ from other treatments?
Motion Reset is unique because it uses intentional head motion to align visual and vestibular (balance-related) senses, reducing cybersickness by creating a more natural sense of movement in virtual reality. This approach differs from traditional methods like joystick-based steering or teleportation, which do not engage the user's physical movement in the same way.16789
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Motion Reset for cybersickness in virtual reality?
The research on intentional head-motion assisted locomotion shows that aligning visual and physical movements can significantly reduce cybersickness compared to other methods. This suggests that treatments focusing on synchronizing visual and physical cues, like Motion Reset, may be effective in reducing cybersickness.146710
Who Is on the Research Team?
Susan J Persky, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for healthy adults aged 18 to 60 who are interested in participating in a study involving virtual reality (VR). The goal is to see if new software can help prevent the discomfort some people feel after using VR, known as cybersickness.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants are assigned to one of three groups to experience VR activities designed to prevent or not prevent cybersickness, or no VR experience.
VR Game Session
All participants play a commercial VR game and are monitored for cybersickness symptoms.
Follow-up
Participants complete questionnaires about their VR experience and symptoms.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Motion Reset
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Lead Sponsor