AI therapist in virtual reality aims to treat depression

NCT ID NCT07172113

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests a virtual reality (VR) therapy session guided by an AI-powered virtual therapist to help reduce depression symptoms. Sixty Chinese young adults with mild to severe depression will either receive the VR therapy or join a waitlist. The goal is to see if this digital approach can make cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) more accessible and engaging.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: AI-powered virtual reality cognitive behavioral therapy
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a more accessible and interactive digital therapy option for depression, reducing stigma and cost barriers.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The virtual therapist may not be as effective as in-person therapy, and long-term benefits are unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DEPRESSION SCALE SCORE

Contacts and locations

Locations

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
RECRUITING

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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