Ep56: Virtual Reality for Chronic Pain Management

DTx Podcast with Eugene Borukhovich

In this episode, we hear from Josh Sackman, President and Co-founder of AppliedVR. AppliedVR, in their own words, provide virtual reality-based treatments that represent a comprehensive approach to chronic pain that empowers patients with accessible digital tools self-managed in their own home.

In this episode, we cover:

• The origin story of AppliedVR
• Transitioning from an app store for health VR to focus pain management market
• Patient experience and the pain management pipeline
• Funding journey and key funding milestones
• The scientific hypothesis of "mind over matter" behind AppliedVR's approach and evidence generation journey
• The FDA approval process for AppliedVR and lessons learned for entrepreneurs.
• AppliedVR's current business hypothesis and scaling plan
• Market channels and scaling VR

Guest Links and Resources:

• Connect with Josh Sackman on LinkedIn
• Visit www.appliedvr.io

Host Links:

• Connect with Eugene Borukhovich: Twitter | LinkedIn
• Connect with Chandana Fitzgerald, MD: Twitter | LinkedIn
• Connect with YourCoach.health: Website | Twitter
• Check out Shot of Digital Health with Eugene and Jim Joyce: Website | Podcast App
• HealthXL: Website | Twitter | Join an Event

Digital Therapeutics Podcast would not be possible without the support of leading DTx organizations. Thank you to:

> Presenting Partner: Amalgam Rx

> Contributing Partners and Sponsors: Akili | Big Health | Click Therapeutics | Lindus Health | Orion Pharma

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