VR headset boosts depression therapy in small trial
NCT ID NCT05525390
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study tested whether using an extended reality (XR) headset to do behavioral activation therapy could help people with major depressive disorder. 26 adults with depression tried either XR-based therapy or standard real-life therapy. The goal was to see if the XR approach was feasible and could reduce depression symptoms.
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Stanford University
Stanford, California, 94304, United States
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