Cyberdelics: Virtual reality hallucinations modulate cognitive-affective processes.

Journal: Dialogues in clinical neuroscience
Published Date: May 23, 2025

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Psychedelics were explored for their potential in the mental health field. However, research was delayed by concerns over short-term side effects and long-term consequences of substance use. Technological advances enabled the development of Hallucinatory Visual Virtual Experiences (HVVEs), namely psychedelic experiences simulations in immersive virtual reality. This study investigated HVVEs' impact on cognitive flexibility, affective response, and autonomic activity.

Authors

  • Giulia Brizzi
    Humane Technology Lab, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy.
  • Chiara Pupillo
    Applied Technology for Neuro-Psychology Lab, IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Milan, Italy.
  • Clara Rastelli
    Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science, University of Trento, Rovereto, Italy.
  • Antonino Greco
    MEG Center, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany.
  • Luca Bernardelli
    Become-Hub, Milan, Italy.
  • Anna Flavia Di Natale
    Dep artment of Ps y chology, Università Catt olica del Sacro C uore, Milan, I taly.
  • Silvia Francesca Maria Pizzoli
    Humane Technology Lab, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy.
  • Elena Sajno
    Humane Technology Lab, Catholic University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
  • Fabio Frisone
    Humane Technology Lab, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy.
  • Daniele Di Lernia
    Humane Technology Lab., Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy.
  • Giuseppe Riva
    Applied Technology for Neuro-Psychology Lab, IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Milan, Italy.

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