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Virtual reality therapy tested to ease body image woes after bariatric surgery

NCT ID NCT05460104

Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether virtual reality sessions with a psychologist can improve body image dissatisfaction in people who had bariatric surgery 18 to 30 months ago. Eleven participants will either receive 10 weekly VR sessions or standard follow-up care. The main goal is to see if VR therapy reduces body image concerns at 12 months.

What this could mean

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Active substance
virtual reality exposure therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, non-drug way to help people feel better about their body after weight-loss surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study with only 11 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy requires multiple sessions and may not work for those prone to motion sickness.

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Study facts

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

Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

11 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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* inclusion criteria: patients who underwent bariatric surgery in the weight stabilization phase (between 18 and 30 months after surgery) presenting dissatisfaction with their body image according to the BSQ (score ≥ 111), to be affiliated to the French social security system. The prior, free and informed consent of the patient shall be obtained. * exclusion criteria: patients with disabling nausea (Motion Sickness) from previous use of a virtual reality headset, patients who had from post-bariatric reconstructive surgery, epileptic patients, decompensation of a psychiatric pathology

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

body dysmorphic disorder Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Bariatric surgery candidate Obesity

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CH de Libourne - Hôpital Robert BOULIN

    Libourne, 33500, France

  • CHU de Bordeaux - Hopital Haut-Lévêque

    Pessac, 33604, France

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