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Can virtual reality help inuit people master their emotions?

NCT ID NCT05631743

Symptom relief Sponsor: Douglas Mental Health University Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot trial tests whether a ten-week virtual reality-assisted cognitive behavior therapy (VR-CBT) can improve emotion regulation in Inuit people living in Montreal. Participants are randomly assigned to either the VR-CBT with a psychotherapist or a VR relaxation program at home. Researchers measure changes in emotion regulation, distress, and heart rate responses before and after treatment. The therapy is culturally adapted with input from Inuit health providers.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Virtual reality-assisted cognitive behavioral therapy (VR-CBT) focused on emotion regulation, culturally adapted for Inuit participants
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a culturally adapted, VR-based therapy to help Inuit people better manage emotions and reduce distress.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 15 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy requires regular sessions and VR tolerance, and benefits may not last.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

15 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2023

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

14 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Self-identify as Inuk 2. Live in Montreal 3. be between 14 to 60 years of age 4. be proficient in English or French 5. No history of cardiac conditions 6. No history of epilepsy 7. Can provide an emergency contact 8. Tolerance of VR headset 9. Tolerance of sensors 10. Has no current suicidal or homicidal risk 11. No history of psychosis or schizophrenia 12. Current stable mood 13. Is generally mentally stable 14. Score less than 8 on the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test C 15. Score less than 3 on the Drug Abuse Screen Test (10 item version) 16. Not have had any change in psychoactive medications during 4 weeks preceding screening and inclusion to the study Exclusion Criteria: 1. does not identify as Inuk 2. youth below the age of 14 and adults above the age of 60. 3. self-reported history of psychosis or schizophrenia 4. current substance abuse, as measured by two screens (AUDIT-C, DAST-10) 5. other mental or physical condition that might preclude them from the trial (i.e., pre-existing heart conditions, convulsions, acute mental health risk).

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Conditions

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Emotional Regulation

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Emotion regulation

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Douglas Mental Health University Institute

    Montreal, Quebec, h4h 1r3, Canada

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