Motion Stabilization Training in Virtual Reality to Reduce Head Movement During MRI Scanning
Keywords:
Virtual reality training, MRI head motion, motion biofeedback, immersive simulation, scan quality improvementAbstract
Head motion during MRI acquisition degrades image quality and increases rescanning rates. A VR-based motion stabilization training system was developed to teach patients voluntary head control prior to scanning. The system integrates real-time inertial tracking and visual biofeedback to encourage micro-movement awareness. A cohort of 72 participants underwent a 10-minute VR stabilization session before MRI. Head movement was recorded using scanner-based motion tracking during T1-weighted sequences. Participants receiving VR training demonstrated a 39.8% reduction in mean head displacement compared with historical controls (0.62 mm vs. 1.03 mm). The proportion of scans requiring repetition decreased from 18.5% to 6.9%. Training adherence exceeded 95%, and user comfort ratings averaged 4.6/5. VR-guided motion stabilization training significantly improves positional control and scan reliability.
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