CAVEPAL - CAVE Personalised AI Learning

Help us design better diabetes education using VR

We are looking for adults with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes to try a new AI-guided virtual reality learning experience at Oxford Brookes University.

About the study

We are developing a new way to teach people with diabetes about the carbohydrate content of food, using virtual reality and an AI assistant. As part of this research, we are inviting people with diabetes to try the system and share their experience.

You will visit Oxford Brookes University for a single one-hour session. During the session, you will try two different virtual reality systems: a room-sized CAVE and a Meta Quest 3 headset. An AI assistant will guide you through a food-sorting exercise, personalised to your background and preferences.

Your feedback will help us build better educational tools for people with diabetes.

What is involved

Am I eligible?

You can take part if you...

Are an adult with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
Are able to travel to Oxford for a one-hour session
Are comfortable wearing 3D glasses and a VR headset

We are unable to include you if you...

Are pregnant
Have a significant visual impairment

FAQ items

Where does it take place?
The New Headington Hill Building at Oxford Brookes University. link

How long does it take?
About 10 minutes for the online survey, and one hour for the campus visit.

Is there compensation?
There is no payment for taking part.

Is it safe?
Some people feel briefly dizzy or nauseous in VR. If this happens, you can stop at any time. You can also withdraw from the study at any point without giving a reason.

Will my data be kept private?
Yes. Your data will be stored securely at the University, and any results published will not identify you. Full details are in the Participant Information Sheet, which you can download below before signing up.

Ready to take part?

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