Our clinical studies
Our contribution to clinical research
Our contribution to clinical research
2024
![](https://healthymind.fr/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/icone-5-1024x1024.png)
Randomized controlled study
Dental care
A. Protin, et al. Reducing the anxiety of adults during dental avulsions with virtual reality: a randomized controlled trial N=119
Journal of Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery, 2024.
- +20% with -8 points anxiety STAI-YA
- 96% wish to do it again
![](https://healthymind.fr/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/icone-5-1024x1024.png)
Randomiszed controlled study
Dental care
A. Protin, et al. Reducing the anxiety of adults during dental avulsions with virtual reality: a randomized controlled trial N=119
Journal of Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery, 2024.
- +20% with -8 points anxiety STAI-YA
- 96% wish to do it again
2023
![Revue rhumatisme](https://healthymind.fr/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/logo-revue-rhumatisme-221x300.jpeg)
Randomized crossover study and open
Rhumatology
M. Javelot, et al. Benefit of the virtual reality headset on pain and anxiety during epidural infiltration via the sacrococcygeal hiatus in lumboradicular pain– N=116
Revue du Rhumatisme, 2023.
- -40% pain
- Significant anxiety reduction
- 92.25% wish to repeat the experience
![Revue rhumatisme](https://healthymind.fr/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/logo-revue-rhumatisme-221x300.jpeg)
Randomized crossover study and open
Rhumatology
M. Javelot, et al. Benefit of the virtual reality headset on pain and anxiety during epidural infiltration via the sacrococcygeal hiatus in lumboradicular pain– N=116
Revue du Rhumatisme, 2023.
- -40% pain
- Significant anxiety reduction
- 92.25% wish to repeat the experience
![](https://healthymind.fr/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Frontiers-Media-Predatory-300x86.webp)
Prospective study
Urology
E. Perenic, et al. Impact of virtual reality on pain management in transrectal MRI-guided prostate biopsy– N=153
Frontiers in Pain Research, 2023.
- -15% pain
- -29% pain for naive patient
![](https://healthymind.fr/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Frontiers-Media-Predatory.webp)
Prospective study
Urology
E. Perenic, et al. Impact of virtual reality on pain management in transrectal MRI-guided prostate biopsy– N=153
Frontiers in Pain Research, 2023.
- -15% pain
- -29% pain for naive patient
![clinical study published in BMJ journal](https://healthymind.fr/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Logo_BMJ-Journals.png)
Real-life study
Rheumatology
T. Pretat, et al. Effects of virtual reality in patients with chronic refractory pain syndromes undergoing a multimodal pain program – N=201
BMJ Journals, 2023.
- 51% of patients experienced a reduction of pain
- 49% of patients experienced a reduction of anxiety
- 76% rated the overall experience with VR as positive
![clinical study published in BMJ journal](https://healthymind.fr/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Logo_BMJ-Journals.png)
Real-life study
Rheumatology
T. Pretat, et al. Effects of virtual reality in patients with chronic refractory pain syndromes undergoing a multimodal pain program – N=201
BMJ Journals, 2023.
- 51% of patients experienced a reduction of pain
- 49% of patients experienced a reduction of anxiety
- 76% rated the overall experience with VR as positive
2022
![Etude clinique publiée dans le journal des soins intensifs](https://healthymind.fr/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/X08839441.jpg)
Randomised controlled trial
Reanimation
L. Merliot‐Gailhoustet, et al. Improving the discomfort of critically ill patients with electronic relaxation devices – N=60
Critical Care, 2022.
- -50% discomfort
- +24 point ANI-score
![Etude clinique publiée dans le journal des soins intensifs](https://healthymind.fr/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/X08839441.jpg)
Randomised controlled trial
Reanimation
L. Merliot‐Gailhoustet, et al. Improving the discomfort of critically ill patients with electronic relaxation devices – N=60
Critical Care, 2022.
- -50% discomfort
- +24 point ANI-score
![Clinical study published in the BMC Emergency Medicine journal](https://healthymind.fr/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/12873-1.jpg)
Prospective, interventional feasibility study
Emergency
T. Birrenbach, et al. Virtual reality to relieve pain in the emergency room – N=52
BMC Emergency Medecine, 2022.
- -33% pain
- -50% anxiety
![Clinical study published in the BMC Emergency Medicine journal](https://healthymind.fr/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/12873-1.jpg)
Prospective, interventional feasibility study
Emergency
T. Birrenbach, et al. Virtual reality to relieve pain in the emergency room – N+52
BMC Emergency Medecine, 2022.
- -33% pain
- -50% anxiety
![Clinical study published in the official journal of the Australian college of critical care nurses](https://healthymind.fr/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/mcBZhTJ6_400x400.jpg)
Randomised crossover pilot study
Quality of life at work
L. Bodet-Contentin, et al. Virtual reality during work breaks to reduce caregiver fatigue in intensive care units – N=88
Australian Critical Care, 2022.
- -48% fatigue
- +30% disconnection
![Clinical study published in the official journal of the Australian college of critical care nurses](https://healthymind.fr/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/mcBZhTJ6_400x400.jpg)
Randomised crossover pilot study
Quality of life at work
L. Bodet-Contentin, et al.Virtual reality during work breaks to reduce caregiver fatigue in intensive care units – N=88
Australian Critical Care, 2022.
- -48% fatigue
- +30% disconnection
![Logo The Allan Lab immersive research](https://healthymind.fr/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/TDDKp4Eq_400x400-2.jpeg)
pilot study
Cardiology
C. Brown, et al.Virtual reality – a new addition to the anxiolytic array for cardiac device implantation – N=17
The Allan Lab Immersive, 2022.
- -39% pain
- -14% anxiolytic
![Logo The Allan Lab immersive research](https://healthymind.fr/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/TDDKp4Eq_400x400-2.jpeg)
pilot study
Cardiology
C. Brown, et al.Virtual reality – a new addition to the anxiolytic array for cardiac device implantation – N=17
The Allan Lab Immersive, 2022.
- -39% pain
- -14% anxiolytic
![Etude clinique publiée dans le Journal BMJ Neurology Open](https://healthymind.fr/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/neurologyopen-default-cover.png)
Real-Life study
Neurology
K. Hill, et al. Virtual reality device to improve tolerance of lumbar puncture – N=1
BMJ Neurology Open, 2022.
- Reduction in the amount of pharmacological therapy required
- Alternative/complement to sedation and analgesia
![Etude clinique publiée dans le Journal BMJ Neurology Open](https://healthymind.fr/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/neurologyopen-default-cover.png)
Real-Life study
Neurology
K. Hill, et al. Virtual reality device to improve tolerance of lumbar puncture – N=1
BMJ Neurology Open, 2022.
- Reduction in the amount of pharmacological therapy required
- Alternative/complement to sedation and analgesia
![Logo SMFU - Société française de médecine d'urgence](https://healthymind.fr/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/6221e9e18ff3a143d8fbde09_SMFU-LOGO.jpg)
Pilot study
Emergency
H. Goulet, et al. Evaluation of virtual reality to avoid morphin in treatment of vaso-occlusive crises in sickle-cell patients in the emergency department – N=97
SMFU, 2022.
- -26% morphine
- 4 of 5 satisfaction
![Logo SMFU - Société française de médecine d'urgence](https://healthymind.fr/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/6221e9e18ff3a143d8fbde09_SMFU-LOGO.jpg)
Pilot study
Emergency
H. Goulet, et al.Evaluation of virtual reality to avoid morphin in treatment of vaso-occlusive crises in sickle-cell patients in the emergency department – N=97
SMFU, 2022.
- -26% morphine
- 4 of 5 satisfaction
2021
![Logo SFAR](https://healthymind.fr/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/LOGO-SFAR-court-fond-transparent-300x107-1.png)
Prospective study
Paediatrics
R. Assaker, et al. Effectiveness of virtual reality in reducing anxiety and pain during paediatric idiopathic scoliosis surgery – N=43
SFAR, 2021.
- -33% anxiety
- -83% morphine
![Logo SFAR](https://healthymind.fr/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/LOGO-SFAR-court-fond-transparent-300x107-1.png)
Prospective study
Paediatrics
R. Assaker, et al.Effectiveness of virtual reality in reducing anxiety and pain during paediatric idiopathic scoliosis surgery – N=43
SFAR, 2021.
- -33% anxiety
- -83% morphine
2020
![logo_palliavie](https://healthymind.fr/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Fichier-5.png)
Prospective study
Palliative care
Erwan G. & Yves C. The contribution of therapeutic virtual reality to pain and anxiety management in palliative care day care
Maison Pallia-vie, 2020.
- -70% pain
- -70% anxiety
![logo_palliavie](https://healthymind.fr/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Fichier-5.png)
Prospective study
Palliative care
Erwan G. & Yves C. The contribution of therapeutic virtual reality to pain and anxiety management in palliative care day care
Maison Pallia-vie, 2020.
- -70% pain
- -70% anxiety
2019
![Logo SFAR](https://healthymind.fr/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/LOGO-SFAR-court-fond-transparent-300x107-1.png)
Prospective study
Paediatrics
L. Marsac, et al. Evaluation of a virtual reality headset in the prevention of peri-operative anxiety in children – N=15
SFAR, 2019.
- -57% anxiety children & parents
![Logo SFAR](https://healthymind.fr/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/LOGO-SFAR-court-fond-transparent-300x107-1.png)
Prospective study
Paediatrics
L. Marsac, et al. Evaluation of a virtual reality headset in the prevention of peri-operative anxiety in children – N=15
SFAR, 2019.
- -57% anxiety children & parents
![Logo SFGG - Société française de gériatrie et gérontologie](https://healthymind.fr/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/logo_sfgg.png)
Real-Life study
Nursing home
G. Pisica, et al. Virtual Reality (Healthy Mind®) in EHPAD: Evaluation in elderly people with cognitive disorders – N=14
JASFGG, 2019.
- 78% acceptation
![Logo SFGG - Société française de gériatrie et gérontologie](https://healthymind.fr/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/logo_sfgg.png)
Real-Life study
Nursing home
G. Pisica, et al. Virtual Reality (Healthy Mind®) in EHPAD: Evaluation in elderly people with cognitive disorders – N=14
JASFGG, 2019.
- 78% acceptation
Interested in one of our studies?
If you want to know more about our clinical studies, please contact us with the subject of your request
If you are interested to set up a clinical study, you can also contact us to discuss it
![Notre équipe Healthy Mind](https://healthymind.fr/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Photo-equipe-10_10_2022-1.png)
Interested in one of our studies?
If you want to know more about our clinical studies, please contact us with the subject of your request
If you are interested to set up a clinical study, you can also contact us to discuss it
![Notre équipe Healthy Mind](https://healthymind.fr/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Photo-equipe-10_10_2022-1.png)