Can virtual reality make therapy easier for people who struggle to imagine?

NCT ID NCT07171736

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether doing a therapy exercise in virtual reality feels different from doing it with imagination alone. Thirty healthy students will try both versions and report how they feel. The goal is to see if VR can make therapy more concrete and accessible.

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 chairwork exercise and imagination exercise
What this could lead to: If this works, it could show that VR makes therapy exercises easier and more effective for people who struggle with imagination.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study in healthy volunteers, not patients. The results may not apply to real therapy settings or people with mental health conditions.

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Locations

UMCG
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Groningen, Provincie Groningen, 9713 GZ, Netherlands

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