Title
EEG alpha asymmetry, heart rate variability and cortisol in response to virtual reality induced stress
Author
Brouwer, A.-M.
Neerincx, M.A.
Kallen, V.
van der Leer, L.
Brinke, M.T.
Publication year
2011
Abstract
We propose to combine Virtual Reality (VR) and bio-neuro feedback to help treat stress-related disorders. As a first step in that direction, we here attempted to induce stress through VR and identify (neuro)physiological correlates. Nine participants performed a surveillance task in two different cities within VR while EEG, ECG and cortisol level were recorded over time. We aimed to induce stress by simulating a bomb explosion and providing negative feedback about the participant's performance. Associative stress was elicited by having participants return to the city where the bomb explosion occurred and they supposedly performed badly. (Associative) stress was reflected in EEG mid-frontal alpha asymmetry, heart variability and cortisol level. General stress levels as expressed by cortisol and mid-frontal alpha asymmetry correlated between participants. These results are promising for a successful implementation of a VR bio-neuro feedback system. © Virtual Reality Medical Institute.
In een experiment werd stress opgewekt door middel van een virtuele omgeving en negatieve feedback. Correlaten van directe en associatieve stress werden gevonden in EG, ECG en cortisol
Subject
Human
PCS - Perceptual and Cognitive Systems TPI - Training & Performance Innovations
BSS - Behavioural and Societal Sciences
Health
EEG
Physiological
PTSD
Stress
Virtual reality
corticol
PTSD
VR
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TNO identifier
431852
ISSN
1784-9934
Source
Journal of CyberTherapy and Rehabilitation, 4 (1), 27-40
Document type
article