Virtual reality could help teens recover after suicide crisis

NCT ID NCT07186543

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study is testing a virtual reality (VR) program called PrESR for teens ages 13-18 who are hospitalized for suicidal thoughts or behaviors. The VR program lets them practice coping skills in simulated school and social situations with a therapist's guidance. The study will check if the program is feasible and acceptable to teens, especially those from minority backgrounds. It is a small pilot trial with 26 participants and is not designed to prove the program works yet.

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 (VR) program called Practice Experiences for School Reintegration (PrESR)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a new way for teens to practice coping skills in realistic school and social settings while still in the hospital.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 26 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is designed to test feasibility, not effectiveness, so it may not show clear benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Suicide

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SUICIDE

Contacts and locations

Locations

UNC Adolescent Psychiatry Inpatient Unit

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

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