Video games prescribed for depression? new study shows promise
NCT ID NCT05426265
First seen May 07, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a special video game could help reduce symptoms of depression in adults with major depressive disorder. Over 1,000 participants played the game for 12 weeks while researchers tracked changes in their mood using standard questionnaires. The goal was to see if the game-based approach could be an effective addition to usual care.
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Locations
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Aalto University (TMS)
Espoo, Uusimaa, 02150, Finland
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Aalto University, Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering
Espoo, Uusimaa, 02150, Finland
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Helsinki University Hospital BioMag laboratory
Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00029, Finland
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Helsinki University Hospital, Psychiatry
Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00014, Finland
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Turku University Hospital
Turku, Southwest Finland, 20521, Finland
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University of Helsinki Neuroscience Center (MEG, MRI)
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
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