Can virtual reality unlock the mystery of time in mental illness?
NCT ID NCT04432116
First seen Mar 13, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study uses virtual reality games and EEG brain scans to understand how people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder experience the passage of time. Researchers will compare 120 participants (patients and healthy volunteers) as they perform tasks in virtual environments. The goal is to identify brain signals linked to time perception problems, which could help predict and understand these conditions better.
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Services de Psychiatrie I et II - Pôle de Psychiatrie CHRU Strasbourg
RECRUITINGStrasbourg, 67091, France
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What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could lead to better ways to detect and understand time perception problems in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to any direct clinical changes or benefits for participants.
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