VR therapy shows promise for shame in sexually abused teens
NCT ID NCT06384508
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 30 times
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.
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Locations
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GGZ Delfland
The Hague, Haaglanden, Netherlands
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Kenter Jeugdhulp
Haarlem, Netherlands
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LEVVEL
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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LUMC Curium
Oegstgeest, 2342AK, Netherlands
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iMindU Practice for Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry
Leiden, South Holland, 2311 EX, Netherlands
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.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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