But what if that virtual coaster was used to help scientists figure out more about migraines?
Yeah, that’s a bit cooler.
In the study, the people with migraines experienced an average of four of the headaches per month.
Then participants answered a questionnaire about their perceived levels of symptoms, such as motion sickness and dizziness.
About 65% of participants who experience migraines also experienced dizziness during the virtual ride.
That dropped to 30% in people who don’t get the headaches.
People with migraines also experienced longer and more-intense symptoms.
Examining the brain scans, researchers observed changes in nerve cell activity in certain areas.
The changes in nerve cell activity correlated with migraine disability and motion sickness scores, according to the study.
