Can VR help depressed brains think clearer? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06546917

First seen May 05, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) tool called bWell is practical and acceptable for people with major depression who have trouble with thinking and memory. Forty adults aged 19-55 will try the VR assessments and either cognitive training or VR scenes twice a week for eight weeks. The goal is to see if the tool is easy to use and enjoyable, not yet to prove it works.

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  • UBC Centre for Brain Health

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    Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3, Canada

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