Virtual reality therapy tested to ease body image woes after bariatric surgery

NCT ID NCT05460104

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

body dysmorphic disorder Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BARIATRIC SURGERY CANDIDATE OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

CH de Libourne - Hôpital Robert BOULIN

Libourne, 33500, France
CHU de Bordeaux - Hopital Haut-Lévêque

Pessac, 33604, France

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