We want to make sure that VRelax is effective. That is why scientific research is a crucial part of VRelax. Wim Veling, psychiatrist and professor at the UMCG, works with his team at the Virtual Reality mental health lab to investigate the effectiveness, functioning and cost-effectiveness of our product.
In addition, there are several other studies and pilots that confirm the effectiveness of VRelax. Our team, in collaboration with various organizations, ensures that our product continuously improves based on validation, co-creation, and knowledge sharing.
UMCG Groningen
Crossover randomized controlled trial
2-year scientific study by the Department of Psychiatry (UCP) UMCG into the effect of VRelax compared to regular relaxation exercises.
Applied Efficiency Research
4-year scientific research by the Department of Psychiatry (UCP) UMCG into the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of VRelax.
VRelax works closely with Wim Veling and his team from the 'Virtual Reality mental health lab' to investigate the effectiveness, functioning and cost-effectiveness of our product. As knowledge partners, we continue to constantly research areas where VRelax has an effect.
King's College London
2-year scientific research into VR relaxation for employees in mental health care from the Department of Clinical Psychiatry, King's College.
Pilot study VR relaxation against stress among young adults from the Department of Clinical Psychiatry, King's College.
Pilot study VR relaxation for clients with complex care needs led by Dr Simon Riches (Department of Clinical Psychiatry, King's College).
Amsterdam UMC
Hafize Demirci works as a physician-researcher Virtual Reality and Digital Solutions. Her focus is on the use of VR in healthcare. She is mainly involved in digital pain relief in, among other things, complex wound care.
2-year applied effectiveness study in pain from the Department of Surgery AMC on the effect of VRelax on pain perception.
Pilot study with Bergman Clinics on VRelax as preoperative antihypertensive van Amsterdam UMC Department of Surgery on the effect of VRelax on lowering blood pressure.




















“People with stress and psychological complaints can perform independent interventions at any time with VRelax, reduce their stress complaints and improve mental well-being.”
Prof. dr. Wim Veling, UMCG researcher and psychiatrist and Chief Scientific Officer within VRelax
The facts at a glance
- 40% less stress within 10 minutes
- Proven effective against stress, anxiety and burnout
- Can be used immediately in case of mental overload
- Proven increase in job satisfaction and productivity
- Continuously developed with and for the end user
- Relax in your own safe environment

Partners
Our application is developed with patients, healthcare professionals and clinicians. It offers customization, is valuable for end users and is affordable, safe and scalable. VRelax attaches great importance to scientifically validated content and the effectiveness of the app. That is why international studies are conducted on the effects of the app and the content.
Together with partners, VRelax is continuously improved based on user experiences, with the needs of users at the center. Organizations in countries such as Sweden, Belgium, England, Ireland, Germany, South Korea, Canada and the United States use VRelax and conduct scientific research together with the company.