VR headset could help treat OCD symptoms
NCT ID NCT07206199
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether virtual reality (VR) can help people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) face their fears in a safe, controlled way. Thirty adults with OCD will try five weekly VR sessions that expose them to situations that trigger their symptoms. The goal is to see if this approach reduces OCD symptoms, anxiety, and depression.
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, convenient way to help people with OCD manage their symptoms without needing to visit a therapist's office.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants. The therapy may not work for everyone, and the effects might not last long-term.
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Nationa Institute of Mental Health
RECRUITINGKlecany, Česká Republika, 250 67, Czechia
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