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Virtual reality could open doors to trauma therapy

NCT ID NCT06684977

Symptom relief Sponsor: Queen's University, Belfast Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether low-cost virtual reality (VR) tools, like 360° video and a new VR Photoscan process, can help people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) engage more easily with trauma-focused therapy. Participants will receive standard therapy (TF-CBT) either alone or with the addition of a personalized VR environment designed to help them revisit and process traumatic memories. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and acceptable to patients and therapists, potentially making VR a practical tool in routine mental health care.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Low-cost virtual reality environments using 360° video or VR Photoscan, used alongside standard trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy (TF-CBT)
What this could lead to
If this works, it could offer a low-cost, practical way to help people with PTSD engage more easily with trauma-focused therapy, potentially improving treatment outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is a very small feasibility study with only 15 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The technology may not be acceptable or effective for everyone, and there are risks like motion sickness or discomfort.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

15 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2024

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults who self-report the experience of type 1 trauma (NI related) * PTSD symptoms as identified via PCL-5 \> 31 * Ability to give informed consent * Suitable and willingness to engage in TF-CBT * Scene of the traumatic event is accessible for 360° video or VR Photoscan Exclusion Criteria: * History of severe motion sickness * History of seizures, seizure disorder, or epilepsy * History of bipolar disorder, psychosis, or schizophrenia * Younger than 18 years old * Experiences their trauma at a site that is not accessible (i.e., would not be possible to capture images) * Previously engaged in TF-CBT within the PTS in the past 12 months * Actively suicidal or undertaken suicidal action in the past 3 months

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

combat disorder injury post-traumatic stress disorder Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

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PTSD - post traumatic stress disorder

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust (Regional Trauma Network)

    Belfast, Dundonald, BT16 1RH, United Kingdom

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