Virtual reality could help prevent eating disorders in At-Risk youth
NCT ID NCT07565129
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a 6-week group program called PrevED MR that uses mixed reality and virtual reality to teach emotion regulation skills to teens and young adults at risk for eating disorders. The program includes 12 sessions combining therapy exercises with immersive experiences. Researchers will measure changes in eating disorder symptoms, body image acceptance, and emotion regulation in 72 participants randomly assigned to the program or a waiting list.
What this could mean
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Active substance
mixed reality based dialectical behavioral therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new way to prevent eating disorders in at-risk youth by teaching emotion regulation skills through immersive technology.
What could go wrong
This is a small early feasibility study with only 72 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral and may not work for everyone.
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Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
RECRUITINGBarcelona, Barcelona, 08017, Spain
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