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VR nature therapy lifts spirits of seniors stuck indoors

NCT ID NCT07443657

Symptom relief Sponsor: Universitat Internacional de Catalunya Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether watching nature scenes through a virtual reality headset could improve mood, reduce anxiety, and sharpen thinking in older adults. Thirty people aged 60 to 90 took part in five weeks of guided VR sessions. Researchers measured changes in positive and negative feelings, depression symptoms, and anxiety levels.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Virtual reality nature exposure using Nature-Trek VR software
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to improve mood and reduce anxiety in older adults who cannot easily get outdoors.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 30 participants and no control group. Results may not apply to everyone, and benefits might be small or temporary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2024

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

60 to 90 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion criteria: 1. being between 60 and 90 years old; 2. normal or corrected-to-normal vision and hearing. Exclusion criteria (all self-reported: 1. high risk of anxiety and depressive disorders, as assessed by the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) 2. Other serious mental disorders with psychotic or manic symptoms (e.g., psychotic disorders, bipolar disorders, etc.), sensory complications that would prevent exposure (e.g., visual or auditory deficits), epilepsy, and other medical conditions (such as, balance/vestibular problem) that would disrupt the VR experience. 3. High risk of cognitive impairment as assessed by the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA test).

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Conditions

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Psychological Well-Being

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Cognitive functioning Distress, psychological Negative affect Older adults

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

    Barcelona, Spain

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