VR body image boost: could 3D tech ease Post-Surgery mental health struggles?
NCT ID NCT07668492
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding 3D reconstruction and virtual reality to standard body image counselling helps patients feel better about their body after weight-loss surgery. 80 adults on the waiting list for bariatric surgery will be split into two groups: one gets traditional group counselling, the other gets the same counselling plus VR images showing how they might look after losing 15% and 25% of their weight. Researchers will track weight, body image concerns, anxiety, and depression over three years to see if the VR approach improves outcomes.
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Active substance
Body image counselling with virtual reality using 3D reconstructed images
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a new way to help patients feel better about their body after weight-loss surgery, improving their mental health and quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The technology is new and may not be more helpful than standard counselling.
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Imperial College London
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