Virtual Reality and How Your Body Processes Breakfast
This study tests whether using a relaxing virtual reality headset while eating breakfast affects how your body processes food and manages blood sugar. Researchers want to understand if VR can help with how your body responds to meals.
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Who can take part
- Age 18–50 years old
- Healthy weight range (BMI 18.9–29.9, roughly 125–179 lbs for a 5'7" person)
- Normal fasting blood sugar level (not pre-diabetic or hypoglycemic)
- Eat breakfast as part of your normal routine
- No conditions that make VR headsets unsafe (seizures, panic disorder, migraines, severe motion sickness)
- No diabetes, heart disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or stomach disorders
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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