Physiological and Neurocognitive Responses to Multisensory Food Cues in VR

Exclusion Criteria12

• History of any neurological disease (e.g., epilepsy, vertigo) that may prevent the use of virtual reality goggles
• Allergy, intolerance, or sensitivity to foods used in the experimental procedure (e.g., chocolate biscuits, pickles)
• Significant loss or impairment of vision, hearing, or sense of smell.
• Sensitivity to the use of virtual reality devices (e.g. history of cyber sickness such as nausea, dizziness, etc.)
• Use of psychiatric medication, antidepressants, neuroleptics, or medication that may affect neurological status
• History of psychological conditions that may affect the working process, such as attention deficit, anxiety disorder, or panic attacks.
• Any discomfort in the salivary glands, insufficient saliva production, or dry mouth.
• Consumption of more than 21 units of alcohol per week (as this may affect food cravings and physiological parameters).
• History or diagnosis of abnormal brain electrical activity that may affect EEG measurements.
• History of substance dependence or any mental disorder that may affect cortical activity.
• Conditions that prevent body composition analysis (BIA) measurements (e.g. use of a pacemaker, limb amputation, lymphoedema, etc.).
• The presence of any language or cognitive barrier that prevents communication.