Virtual Reality-Enhanced Behavioral Activation for Older Adults With Depression
Recruiting · NCT07188623 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
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VR-Enhanced BA
What this trial is about
The primary aims of this study are to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and tolerability of using an immersive virtual reality (VR) headset to engage in behavioral activation (BA) for older adults diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD). The secondary aim of this study is to explore the efficacy of using VR to enhance BA therapy in a clinical MDD older adult population.
Who can take part
Age range
65 Years and older
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Patient must meet DSM V criteria for MDD
- Patient must be at least 65 years of age
- Patient must be English speaking
- Without cognitive impairment
Exclusion criteria
- Substance Use Disorders in past year
- Any psychosis or bipolar I disorder
- Any seizure in the last 6 months or untreated epilepsy
- Current nonsuicidal self-injury or parasuicidal behavior
- Current suicidal urges and intent
- Changing psychotherapy treatment within three months of study entry
- Changing psychotropic medication(s) within two months of study entry
Where it is running
1 location listed across 1 US state.
- Stanford University - Stanford, California, United States