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Can mindfulness in virtual reality modify food cravings?

PsyArXiv June 13, 2026 preprint DOI: 10.31234/osf.io/tsxav_v1 (opens in new tab)

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Interventions	Mindfulness Virtual reality
Topics	Meditation
Key points	The study suggests that mindfulness in virtual reality may reduce food cravings, indicating a potential role for immersive technology in craving management. However, the text does not specify the magnitude of the effect or the certainty of the findings.

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Can mindfulness in virtual reality modify food cravings?

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