Virtual reality could be the new tool to fight addiction relapse

NCT ID NCT05835921

First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) experience can help people in early recovery from stimulant use disorder reduce drug use and stay sober longer. Researchers will compare a VR group to a control group to see if the VR tool improves future thinking and decision-making. The study involves 200 adults who have been abstinent for at least 14 days but less than a year.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Indiana University School of Medicine - Goodman Hall

    RECRUITING

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

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