Virtual reality is a feasible intervention platform in multiple sclerosis: A pilot protocol and acute improvements in affect.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People living with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience a high symptom burden that interferes with daily functioning. Virtual reality (VR) is an emerging technology with a range of potential therapeutic applications that may include ameliorating the experience of some common MS symptoms.

Objective

We tested the feasibility and tolerability of a VR intervention and its preliminary effects on affect.

Methods

Participants with MS were recruited to complete a pilot study of eight sessions of VR over four weeks.

Results

A total of n = 16 participants with MS completed the study (age range: 28-63). Feasibility goals were met with 100% of the sample completing at least n = 4/8 of their intervention sessions, with a total of 119/128 (93%) complet

SUBMITTER: Shaw MT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8040379 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature