VR therapy takes on the voices in your head
NCT ID NCT06013748
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new virtual reality therapy for people who hear voices that others cannot hear. The therapy uses computer-generated avatars to represent the voices, helping patients learn to cope. Researchers will compare this VR therapy plus usual care to usual care alone in 112 participants with mental illness.
What this could mean
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Active substance
virtual reality therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, non-drug way to help people who hear distressing voices feel better and gain more control.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with only 112 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy is new and might not work better than usual care.
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GGZ Drenthe
RECRUITINGAssen, Netherlands
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Lentis
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGGroningen, Provincie Groningen, Netherlands
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University Medical Center Groningen
RECRUITINGGroningen, 9712EW, Netherlands
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