Virtual reality therapy tested to ease body image woes after bariatric surgery
NCT ID NCT05460104
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether virtual reality sessions with a psychologist can improve body image dissatisfaction in people who had bariatric surgery 18 to 30 months ago. Eleven participants will either receive 10 weekly VR sessions or standard follow-up care. The main goal is to see if VR therapy reduces body image concerns at 12 months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
virtual reality exposure therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, non-drug way to help people feel better about their body after weight-loss surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study with only 11 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy requires multiple sessions and may not work for those prone to motion sickness.
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Locations
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CH de Libourne - Hôpital Robert BOULIN
Libourne, 33500, France
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CHU de Bordeaux - Hopital Haut-Lévêque
Pessac, 33604, France