VR therapy shows promise for Schizophrenia's 'Negative' symptoms

NCT ID NCT06993831

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Mental Health Centre Copenhagen, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tested a new virtual reality (VR) therapy called ENGAGE for people with schizophrenia who have negative symptoms like lack of motivation and pleasure. Thirty participants either received 10 sessions of VR therapy or standard care. The study aimed to see if the VR therapy is feasible and acceptable, and if it might help reduce negative symptoms and improve daily life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Virtual Reality-based psychotherapy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new way to ease negative symptoms like lack of motivation and pleasure in people with schizophrenia.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It focuses on feasibility, not yet on proving effectiveness.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Psychotic Disorders schizophrenia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

NEGATIVE SYMPTOMS IN SCHIZOPHRENIA SCHIZOPHRENIA SPECTRUM DISORDERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Copenhagen Research Center for Mental Health (CORE), Mental Health Services CPH, Denmark

Hellerup, Greater Copenhagen, 2900, Denmark

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