Virtual reality and empathy study for young adults
This study tests whether virtual reality can help people understand others' feelings better. You may be able to join if you are a young adult, fluent in English, and have not had much VR experience before.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 25 years old.
- You can speak and understand English.
- You have normal vision or wear glasses or contacts that correct your vision.
- You do not have a serious or unstable medical condition (like heart disease, cancer, a brain disorder, or a recent concussion).
- You do not have epilepsy, migraines, the flu, or severe sleep loss.
- You have rarely or never used virtual reality before.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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