VR headsets take on pandemic PTSD
NCT ID NCT07213596
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) can help people cope with trauma from COVID-19. It involves 100 adults, including healthcare workers and COVID-19 survivors, who will try VR exposure therapy in 5 weekly sessions. The goal is to see if this approach reduces PTSD symptoms and improves mental health.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, non-drug way to reduce PTSD symptoms in people traumatized by COVID-19.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. VR therapy may not work for all types of trauma.
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