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Personalized Virtual Reality Compared With Guided Imagery for Enhancing the Impact of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Training: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Personalized Virtual Reality Compared With Guided Imagery for Enhancing the Impact of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Training: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

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Susanna Pardini1, 2, 3 Author Orcid Image ;   Silvia Gabrielli2 Author Orcid Image ;   Silvia Olivetto1 Author Orcid Image ;   Francesca Fusina1, 4 Author Orcid Image ;   Marco Dianti2 Author Orcid Image ;   Stefano Forti5 Author Orcid Image ;   Cristina Lancini1 Author Orcid Image ;   Caterina Novara1 Author Orcid Image
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