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Virtual reality versus 2D biofeedback for children and adolescents with stress related disorders: a randomized controlled trial

Felnhofer Anna, Goinska Katharina, Hattinger Johann, Kamper Adrian, Lenz Andreas, Hlavacs Helmut, Kothgassner Oswald D. · Virtual Reality · 2025 · Randomised controlled study

Original publication

Recorded summary

Thirty-nine patients aged 9–18 received ten sessions of VR or conventional screen-based biofeedback. Both groups improved, with comparable outcomes through three months.

Recorded limitations

A baseline heart-rate threshold guided feedback in both the 2D and VR training.

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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Thirty-nine patients aged 9–18 received ten sessions of VR or conventional screen-based biofeedback. Both groups improved, with comparable outcomes through three months.
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s10055-025-01123-2

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Thirty-nine patients aged 9–18 received ten sessions of VR or conventional screen-based biofeedback. Both groups improved, with comparable outcomes through three months.
sources

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10055-025-01123-2

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Virtual reality versus 2D biofeedback for children and adolescents with stress related disorders: a randomized controlled trial
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Virtual Reality
neurotransmitters
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2025
authors
Felnhofer Anna, Goinska Katharina, Hattinger Johann, Kamper Adrian, Lenz Andreas, Hlavacs Helmut, Kothgassner Oswald D.
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s10055-025-01123-2

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Thirty-nine patients aged 9–18 received ten sessions of VR or conventional screen-based biofeedback. Both groups improved, with comparable outcomes through three months.
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A baseline heart-rate threshold guided feedback in both the 2D and VR training.
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Thirty-nine patients aged 9–18 received ten sessions of VR or conventional screen-based biofeedback. Both groups improved, with comparable outcomes through three months.
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s10055-025-01123-2

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Thirty-nine patients aged 9–18 received ten sessions of VR or conventional screen-based biofeedback. Both groups improved, with comparable outcomes through three months.
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s10055-025-01123-2

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    Virtual reality versus 2D biofeedback for children and adolescents with stress related disorders: a randomized controlled trial
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    Thirty-nine patients aged 9–18 received ten sessions of VR or conventional screen-based biofeedback. Both groups improved, with comparable outcomes through three months.
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    Thirty-nine patients aged 9–18 received ten sessions of VR or conventional screen-based biofeedback. Both groups improved, with comparable outcomes through three months.
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    Thirty-nine patients aged 9–18 received ten sessions of VR or conventional screen-based biofeedback. Both groups improved, with comparable outcomes through three months.
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    https://doi.org/10.1007/s10055-025-01123-2

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