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Video game therapy: VR could help kids beat anxiety before it starts

NCT ID NCT06236919

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: Universitat Internacional de Catalunya Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) game can help children aged 10 to 16 improve their emotional regulation and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Half of the 160 participants will play VR cognitive training games, while the other half will do VR relaxation exercises. The goal is to see if gamified training can be a fun, effective way to prevent mental health issues in young people.

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 cognitive training games
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a fun, school-based tool to help children manage emotions and lower their risk of developing anxiety or depression.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early pilot study with only 160 participants. The VR games may not be more effective than relaxation exercises, and some children may experience motion sickness.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Depression Emotional Regulation anxiety prevention target depressive disorder prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANXIETY DEPRESSION EMOTIONAL REGULATION EXECUTIVE FUNCTION VIRTUAL REALITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UIC Barcelona International University of Catalonia

    RECRUITING

    Barcelona, Spain

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