June 2026

Study synthesizing 35 recent clinical trials published in JMIR XR and Spatial Computing. Santa Barbara, CA — A new systematic review and meta-analysis published in JMIR XR and Spatial Computing finds that virtual reality (VR)–based mindfulness interventions produce reliable short-term benefits for emotional regulation and state mindfulness—with implications for mental health support across clinical, educational, and workplace settings. The study, conducted by Sarah A Barker of Fielding Graduate University, synthesized findings from 35 empirical studies published between 2023 and 2025, making it one of the most comprehensive quantitative reviews of VR-based mindfulness research to date. What the Research Found Across the 35 included studies—representing approximately 1550 participantsRead More →

UCSF-led study creates digital health intervention to promote lifelong specialized care in adults with congenital heart disease Source: Matthew AllsopCopyright: The AuthorsURL: https://mhealth.jmir.org/2026/1/e73483License: Licensed by the authors Congenital heart disease is a condition primarily associated with infants and children, but there are currently more adults than children living with congenital heart disease in the United States—estimated 2 million adults—and their numbers are increasing at a rate of 5% to 10% each year. Unfortunately, the vast majority of these adults no longer receive congenital heart disease specialty care, and gaps in this care over a lifetime can lead to preventable complications, hospitalizations, and even premature death.Read More →