Virtual forest therapy could soothe pregnancy anxiety

NCT ID NCT07606248

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether combining a virtual reality forest experience with mindfulness practice can help reduce anxiety and depression in pregnant women. One hundred women between 20 and 24 weeks of pregnancy will either use VR forest sessions plus mindfulness or standard mindfulness alone for 9 weeks. Researchers will track mood, mindfulness skills, and how acceptable the program is.

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 forest mindfulness intervention
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new, engaging way to reduce anxiety and depression during pregnancy without medication.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 100 participants. The VR approach may not be more effective than standard mindfulness, and some women may find VR uncomfortable.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

perinatal asphyxia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH PERINATAL ANXIETY PERINATAL DEPRESSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch BioMedical Park Hospital

Hsinchu, 302058, Taiwan

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