A new research project in Truro is calling for members of the public to help study the effects of virtual reality on health.

In one of the first studies of its kind, researchers at the University of Exeter Medical School’s Truro campus are using state-of-the-art virtual reality technology to recreate the experience of being in nature.

In order to examine the health effects of this ‘digital immersion’, they are asking the public to take part and share feedback on their experiences. Participants will view scenes of ‘virtual nature’ using different types of technology and be asked to complete a short questionnaire, memory test and interview. Anyone over the age of 18 can take part.

Volunteers will need to allow about an hour for their session, which will be conducted at the Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital’s Treliske site.

If you would like to find out more and sign up, please get in touch with Nicky directly on [email protected] or visit http://bit.ly/virtual-nature for more information.

The study is taking place until August 2018.