Evaluating the use of virtual reality for weight management: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors' conclusion
The findings suggest that VR-enhanced treatment may offer a more effective approach for maintaining weight loss than conventional methods; however, these results should be interpreted with caution, as they are derived from a small number of studies, some of which raise serious concerns regarding conduct, governance, and transparency, highlighting the need for rigorous clinical trials to reach a definitive conclusion.
Study context
- Population
- Adults seeking weight loss11 studies
- Comparison
- VR-enhanced treatment vs conventional treatment alone
- Outcome
- Body weight and BMI
- Follow-up
- Post-intervention and (maintenance phase)
Methodological detailsINSPECT-SR trustworthiness assessment
- INSPECT-SR trustworthiness assessment
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
during the intervention
- VR-enhanced treatment was equally effective as conventional treatment in managing body weight and BMI during the intervention
Further pooled results
| Outcome | MD (kg) (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|
| Body weight · maintenance phaseI2 = 0% | −5.16 (−8.46 to −1.85) | |
| −10−505Difference, kg (linear scale) |
Original publication
Evaluating the use of virtual reality for weight management: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Diabetes Obes Metab. Published 3 December 2025. doi:10.
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