The Effect of Immersive VR Distraction on Memory: Study 2 (NCT07183839) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
The Effect of Immersive VR Distraction on Memory: Study 2
United States20 participantsStarted 2024-05-31
Plain-language summary
This study measures how many words people can recall. Some words are studied/heard/learned while in immersive Virtual Reality, and some are studied/heard/learned while in a plausible control distraction.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Currently enrolled in a course at the University of Washington Psychology Dept., participating in the UW Psychology subject pool
* Able to read, write and comprehend English
* Able to complete study measures
* Willing to follow our UW approved instructions
* 18 years of age or older
Exclusion Criteria:
* People who have already previously participated in this same study (e.g., last quarter) are not eligible to participate again.
* Not enrolled in a course at the University of Washington Psychology Dept., not participating in the UW Psychology subject pool
* Not be able to read, write and comprehend English
* Younger than 18 years of age.
* Not capable of completing measures
* Not capable of indicating pain intensity,
* Not capable of filling out study measures,
* Extreme susceptibility to motion sickness,
* Seizure history,
* Unusual sensitivity or lack of sensitivity to pain,
* Sensitive skin,
* Sensitive feet
* Migraines
* Diabetes
What they're measuring
1
Word Recall accuracy
Timeframe: begin 15 seconds after the last word
2
Subjective ratings of Distraction
Timeframe: Measured immediately after the free recall of each word list.