Study of the Effect of the VR Technology on Recovery of the Autonomic Nervous System in Volunteers Affected by Stress
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03532152 |
Recruitment Status :
Completed
First Posted : May 22, 2018
Last Update Posted : April 16, 2019
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The study assess the effect of the VR technology (Pure Purr technology) on the recovery of the autonomic nervous system in healthy volunteers affected by moderate stress. Study subject randomized into two groups: in Group 1 volunteers first be tested with the VR headset A, and during the next visit- headset B. Group 2 volunteers first be tested with the VR headset B, and during the next visit- headset A. Before, after and during VR session was conducted stress modulation and ECG recording.
The Pure Purr technology combines several audio and visual stimuli aimed at activation of the parasympathetic nervous system. Therefore, this study will investigate the effect of this technology on the recovery of autonomic nervous system performance after moderate stress.
Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment | Phase |
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Stress | Device: Pure Purr VR technology Device: Sham VR technology | Not Applicable |
Study Type : | Interventional (Clinical Trial) |
Actual Enrollment : | 94 participants |
Allocation: | Randomized |
Intervention Model: | Crossover Assignment |
Masking: | Single (Investigator) |
Primary Purpose: | Other |
Official Title: | Randomized, Prospective, Sham-controlled, Blinded, Cross-over Clinical Study of the Effect of the Virtual Reality (VR) Technology on Recovery of Indicators of the Autonomic Nervous System in Healthy Volunteers Affected by Moderate Stress |
Actual Study Start Date : | February 26, 2018 |
Actual Primary Completion Date : | November 14, 2018 |
Actual Study Completion Date : | November 14, 2018 |

Arm | Intervention/treatment |
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Active Comparator: Pure Purr VR technology
The arm will use the virtual reality headset reproduces a dynamic video content that is visually perceived with the help of the high-resolution screen. The total length of the audio-video sequence is 6 minutes 11 seconds, of which 1 minute 11 seconds is the Pure Purr promotional video, and the duration of the investigational audio-visual sequence itself is 5 minutes. |
Device: Pure Purr VR technology
The Pure Purr technology consists of BoboVR X1 headset with pre-installed software. The virtual reality headset reproduces a dynamic video content that is visually perceived with the help of the high-resolution screen. Also, the headset is able to play audio and transmit it via the headphones. The audio sequence has been modified by adding a binaural effect and has been synchronized with the tact of respiratory movements and the frequency of heart rate. |
Sham Comparator: Sham VR technology
The arm will use the headset with audio-visual sequence is similar to the one in the investigational version of the software. The key difference is that the audio sequence has not been modified with the binaural effect and has not been synchronized with the tact of respiratory movements and the frequency of heart rate. The total length of the audio-video sequence is 6 minutes 11 seconds, of which 1 minute 11 seconds is the Pure Purr promotional video, and the duration of the investigational audio-visual sequence itself is 5 minutes. |
Device: Sham VR technology
The sham technology includes an identical BoboVR X1 virtual reality headset with pre-installed software. The audio-visual sequence is similar to the one in the investigational version of the software. The key difference is that the audio sequence has not been modified with the binaural effect and has not been synchronized with the tact of respiratory movements and the frequency of heart rate. |
- Power in high frequency range (HF) [ms2] [ Time Frame: The outcome measure will be assessed between two visits with minimum interval 24 up to seven days ]Change from Power in high frequency range (HF) [ms2] at 5 minutes before and after VR technology using
- The square root of the mean of the sum of the squares of differences between adjacent NN intervals (rMSSD), [ms] [ Time Frame: The outcome measure will be assessed between two visits with minimum interval 24 up to seven days ]Change from rMSSD variable at 5 minutes before and after VR technology using
- Standard deviation of all NN intervals (SDNN), [ms] [ Time Frame: The outcome measure will be assessed between two visits with minimum interval 24 up to seven days ]Change from SDNN variable at 5 minutes before and after VR technology using
- Ratio Power in low frequency range [ms2]/ Power in high frequency range [ms2] (Ratio LF [ms2]/HF [ms2]) [ Time Frame: The outcome measure will be assessed between two visits with minimum interval 24 up to seven days ]Change from Ratio LF [ms2]/HF [ms2] at 5 minutes before and after VR technology using
- Total power (TP), [ms2] [ Time Frame: The outcome measure will be assessed between two visits with minimum interval 24 up to seven days ]Change from Total power (TP) variable at 5 minutes before and after VR technology using
- Heart Rate (HR) variable. [ Time Frame: The outcome measure will be assessed between two visits with minimum interval 24 up to seven days ]Change from Heart Rate (HR) variable at 5 minutes before and after VR technology using
- BP (both systolic and diastolic blood pressure) variable. [ Time Frame: The outcome measure will be assessed between two visits with minimum interval 24 up to seven days ]Change from systolic and diastolic blood pressure at 5 minutes before and after VR technology using
- Spielberger state-trait anxiety inventory (STAI) variable. [ Time Frame: The outcome measure will be assessed between two visits with minimum interval 24 up to seven days ]
Change from STAI variable at 5 minutes before and after VR technology using. STAI-Examination of the level of situational anxiety.
Statement for еxamination:
- Calm down
- Safe
- Tense
- Annoyed
- Comfortable
- Upset
- Concerned with future misfortunes
- Relaxed
- Anguished
- At ease
- Self-confidence
- Nervous
- Restless
- Downhearted
- Rested
- Satisfied
- Concerned
- Stunned
- Happy
- I fell good
The range for each subscale from 1 to 4 point.
Processing of results:
Calculate the total score based on answers given by volunteers.
While interpreting the results, use the following levels of anxiety:
- up to 30 points - low,
- 31 - 44 points - moderate;
- 45 and more - high.

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Ages Eligible for Study: | 20 Years to 60 Years (Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Females and males 20-60 years old;
- Volunteers have no history of cardiovascular diseases;
- Volunteers have no essential abnormalities on the ECG;
- Normal or moderate level of situational anxiety based on the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI);
- Signed Informed Consent Form for participation in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Intolerance to the VR technology;
- HR 110 bpm or below 50 bpm;
- RR above 23 breaths per minute;
- Abuse of alcohol, psychotropic substances and narcotic agents;
- Smoking more than 100 cigarettes a week;
- Administration of medicinal products for the treatment of cardiovascular and nervous system diseases 3 days prior to participation in the study;
- Drinking tonics and energy drinks for at least 2 hours prior to participation in the study;
- Severe or acute forms of respiratory, urogenital, gastrointestinal, haematological, metabolic, endocrine, or neurological diseases;
- Mental disorders, which, in the opinion of the investigator, may distort the results of the study;
- Participation in any clinical study over the last 3 months prior to enrolment to the study;
- Parkinson's disease, Parkinson's symptoms, tremor, restless leg syndrome, and other motility disorders;
- Pregnancy;
- Any disease of the thyroid gland.

To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT03532152
Ukraine | |
Doctor Sam Medical Network | |
Kyiv, Kyiv Region, Ukraine |
Principal Investigator: | Sam Aganov, Ph.D. | Dr. Sam LLC |
Responsible Party: | Pure Purr LLC |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT03532152 |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
PurePurr-001 |
First Posted: | May 22, 2018 Key Record Dates |
Last Update Posted: | April 16, 2019 |
Last Verified: | April 2019 |
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement: | |
Plan to Share IPD: | No |
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: | No |
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: | No |
VR moderate stress |