We developed and tested a VR-MIP (“House of Relaxation”) in a
pilot study, and the results showed that it was effective in inducing
relaxation and sense of presence (Serrano, Botella, Banos, ~ & Alcaniz, ~
2013). However, this non controlled study had several limitations,
such as the small number of participants and the fact that only two
senses (sight and hearing) were stimulated. The present study tries
to advance in this line of research by using the same VR-MIP
(“House of Relaxation”) along with the stimulation of the senses
of sight, hearing, touch, and smell.