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Virtual reality experiences for breathing and relaxation training: The effects of real vs. placebo biofeedback

Chittaro Luca, Serafini Marta, Vulcano Yvonne · International Journal of Human-Computer Studies · 2024 · Participant study

Original publication

Recorded summary

In a 35-person VR experiment, real-time breathing, cardiac and skin signals produced greater relaxation and presence than replayed signals from another participant.

Recorded limitations

The environment responded to the participant’s breathing, heart rate and skin conductance, or to another participant’s replay.

Evidence and provenance

Chapter Trust Factor uses a minimum of three distinct qualifying studies. Publication records retain their own evidence and assessment.

Study design and assessment
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Participant study
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peer-reviewed-study
peer Reviewed
true
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The publication is a peer-reviewed journal study or review. A qualifying randomised comparison was not verified in the assessed source.
sources

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhcs.2024.103275

trust Factor
score
1
scope
Paper
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assessed
randomized Controlled Trial
Not recorded
blinding
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peer Reviewed
true
basis
The publication is a peer-reviewed journal study or review. A qualifying randomised comparison was not verified in the assessed source.
sources

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhcs.2024.103275

review Scope
Existing publication-specific assessments and bibliographic indexing; no blanket full-text appraisal.
assessed At
2026-11-05
display Crosses
1
jadad
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unassessed
score
Not recorded
evidence
evidence Type
Participant study
measurement
Heart rate / heartbeat · Respiration · Skin conductance
relationship Note
The environment responded to the participant’s breathing, heart rate and skin conductance, or to another participant’s replay.
Topics and recorded topic scores
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    trust Score
    2
Citation snapshot and identifiers
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10.1016/j.ijhcs.2024.103275
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citations By Collection
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Complete approved library record
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lab-382ebff3371467
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None recorded
title
Virtual reality experiences for breathing and relaxation training: The effects of real vs. placebo biofeedback
journal
International Journal of Human-Computer Studies
neurotransmitters
None recorded
year
2024
authors
Chittaro Luca, Serafini Marta, Vulcano Yvonne
design
Participant study
identity Conflict
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doi
10.1016/j.ijhcs.2024.103275
pmid
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urls

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhcs.2024.103275

collections

language

categories

Mindfulness and biofeedback

targets
None recorded
priority
1
quotes
None recorded
summary
In a 35-person VR experiment, real-time breathing, cardiac and skin signals produced greater relaxation and presence than replayed signals from another participant.
limitation
The environment responded to the participant’s breathing, heart rate and skin conductance, or to another participant’s replay.
citation Count
Not recorded
study Design Assessment
category
peer-reviewed-study
peer Reviewed
true
basis
The publication is a peer-reviewed journal study or review. A qualifying randomised comparison was not verified in the assessed source.
sources

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhcs.2024.103275

paper Trust Assessment
score
1
scope
Paper
status
assessed
randomized Controlled Trial
Not recorded
blinding
not-confirmed
peer Reviewed
true
basis
The publication is a peer-reviewed journal study or review. A qualifying randomised comparison was not verified in the assessed source.
sources

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhcs.2024.103275

review Scope
Existing publication-specific assessments and bibliographic indexing; no blanket full-text appraisal.
assessed At
2026-11-05
display Crosses
1
citations By Collection
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Not recorded
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International Journal of Human-Computer Studies
chapter Entries
  1. title
    Virtual reality experiences for breathing and relaxation training: The effects of real vs. placebo biofeedback
    doi
    10.1016/j.ijhcs.2024.103275
    pmid
    Not recorded
    journal
    International Journal of Human-Computer Studies
    year
    2024
    authors
    Chittaro Luca, Serafini Marta, Vulcano Yvonne
    design
    Participant study
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    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhcs.2024.103275

    targets
    None recorded
    categories

    Mindfulness and biofeedback

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    evidence
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    Heart rate / heartbeat · Respiration · Skin conductance
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    The environment responded to the participant’s breathing, heart rate and skin conductance, or to another participant’s replay.
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    summary
    In a 35-person VR experiment, real-time breathing, cardiac and skin signals produced greater relaxation and presence than replayed signals from another participant.
    limitation
    The environment responded to the participant’s breathing, heart rate and skin conductance, or to another participant’s replay.
    quotes
    None recorded
    source Pages
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    study Design Assessment
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    peer-reviewed-study
    peer Reviewed
    true
    basis
    The publication is a peer-reviewed journal study or review. A qualifying randomised comparison was not verified in the assessed source.
    sources

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhcs.2024.103275

    paper Trust Assessment
    score
    1
    scope
    Paper
    status
    assessed
    randomized Controlled Trial
    Not recorded
    blinding
    not-confirmed
    peer Reviewed
    true
    basis
    The publication is a peer-reviewed journal study or review. A qualifying randomised comparison was not verified in the assessed source.
    sources

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhcs.2024.103275

    review Scope
    Existing publication-specific assessments and bibliographic indexing; no blanket full-text appraisal.
    assessed At
    2026-11-05
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    1
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    language
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    2
evidence
evidence Type
Participant study
measurement
Heart rate / heartbeat · Respiration · Skin conductance
relationship Note
The environment responded to the participant’s breathing, heart rate and skin conductance, or to another participant’s replay.
jadad
status
unassessed
score
Not recorded
condition Evidence
None recorded
conditions
None recorded
topic Trust Scores

2

full Text
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