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VR therapy shows promise for shame in sexually abused teens

NCT ID NCT06384508

Symptom relief Sponsor: Universiteit Leiden Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a short virtual reality program called SHINE-VR for 6 adolescents aged 12-17 who had experienced sexual abuse and felt trauma-related shame. The program included three VR sessions focused on psychoeducation and sharing feelings in a virtual group. Researchers measured changes in shame, self-compassion, and PTSD symptoms. The goal was to see if VR could help teens open up about shame and improve their recovery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
SHINE-VR (virtual reality sessions)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new way to help teens overcome shame after sexual abuse, making PTSD treatment more effective.
What could go wrong
This is a very small study (6 participants) with no control group, so results may not apply to others. The intervention is still experimental.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

6 people

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Started

Feb 2025

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

12 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Between 12 and 17 years old at inclusion * Interpersonal trauma (sexual abuse); in case of multiple traumas the main trauma should be sexual abuse * Indication for PTSD treatment * Getting trauma treatment as usual * Adequate command of the Dutch language Exclusion Criteria: * Known mental disability * Epilepsy

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Conditions

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post-traumatic stress disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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SHAME

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • GGZ Delfland

    The Hague, Haaglanden, Netherlands

  • Kenter Jeugdhulp

    Haarlem, Netherlands

  • LEVVEL

    Amsterdam, Netherlands

  • LUMC Curium

    Oegstgeest, 2342AK, Netherlands

  • iMindU Practice for Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry

    Leiden, South Holland, 2311 EX, Netherlands

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