Virtual reality offers new hope for hoarding disorder

NCT ID NCT07160543

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) can make it easier for people to throw away or donate items they no longer need. Researchers had 80 adults from the general population try a VR experience designed to reduce the emotional distress of discarding possessions. The goal was to see if VR could lower anxiety and improve willingness to let go of personal belongings.

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Locations

  • University of Padova

    Padua, PD, Italy

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