Virtual reality may mimic psychedelics without the drug
NCT ID NCT06581263
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether a virtual reality program (DeepDream) can produce experiences similar to psychedelic drugs. Ten healthy volunteers took part at Yale University. Researchers measured changes in consciousness, mystical feelings, and sense of self. The goal was to see if VR could be a safe, drug-free tool for studying psychedelic-like states.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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10 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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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.
Who is studied
Healthy volunteers
- Ages
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21 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Ability to provide informed consent * No history or current DSM-V diagnosis Exclusion Criteria: * Unstable medical conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Yale University School of Medicine
New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States
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