Using Virtual Reality and Progressive Muscle Relaxation to Manage Stress in Physiotherapy Students
The Effect of Virtual Reality (VR) and Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) in Stress Management Among Physiotherapy Students
This study is testing whether using Virtual Reality with Progressive Muscle Relaxation can help reduce stress for physiotherapy students.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 24 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab) |
| Trial ID | NCT06028360 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of combining Virtual Reality (VR) with Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) in reducing stress among physiotherapy students. A total of 20 students will be randomly assigned to either a control group receiving only PMR or an experimental group receiving PMR followed by VR sessions featuring calming landscapes. Stress levels will be assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) before and after the intervention. The study seeks to explore innovative approaches to stress management in a population that frequently experiences academic-related stress.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are physiotherapy students aged 18-24 who experience moderate to high levels of stress.
Not a fit: Patients who are prone to motion sickness or have phobias related to the landscapes used in the VR sessions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could provide an effective method for physiotherapy students to manage and reduce their stress levels.
How similar studies have performed: While the combination of PMR and VR is a relatively novel approach, previous studies have shown that both PMR and VR individually can effectively reduce stress.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Students of either sex, aged between 18-24 years * Students with Stress (through perceived stress scale PSS, any individual with a score above 14) Exclusion Criteria: * Students more susceptible to motion sickness (Through VIMSSQ), * Students with in-corrected eye-sight, * Students with phobias relevant to landscapes/views of mountains, forests, beaches and night-skies.
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab
- Shalamar Medical and Dental College — Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Reema Khanam, DPT — Shalamar Medical and Dental College
- Study coordinator: Masooma Gull, M.S.
- Email: masooma.gull@sihs.org.pk
- Phone: +92-42-111-205-205
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.