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Virtual reality could ease fear of shock therapy

Symptom relief Completed

This study tests whether watching a virtual reality (VR) video of an electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) session can reduce anxiety and improve knowledge about the procedure. About 64 adults about to have ECT for the first time will be randomly assigned to either a VR education sessi…

Matched conditions: ECT

Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre • Aim: Symptom relief

Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC

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Virtual reality could ease fear of shock therapy