The child, the procedure and the experience
Immersive Smile began with the experience surrounding a medical procedure, not with the assumption that a headset alone was enough. Our published work asks whether adaptive VR with tactile interaction produces different reported pain outcomes from static VR during venipuncture.
The child needs a meaningful experience. The healthcare professional needs a workable clinical environment. Those questions guide our research and product discussions.
A focused randomized comparison
Fifty participants were assigned to two groups: static VR and adaptive VR with sensor-enabled tactile feedback. The combined intervention was evaluated during venipuncture. It did not isolate the independent benefit of adaptation or the tactile device.
The questions that remain
What happens across repeated visits? Which interactions remain comfortable during a procedure? How should an experience fit a different department? These are opportunities for further evaluation, not already-established product claims.
We welcome collaborators who can help define appropriate populations, meaningful outcomes and responsible study pathways.