Virtual reality could make therapy easier for people who struggle to imagine
NCT ID NCT07171736
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 36 times
Summary
This study tests whether doing a schema therapy exercise in virtual reality feels different from the usual imagination-based version. Thirty healthy students will try both methods in one session. Researchers will measure emotions, self-compassion, and how real the experience feels, and interview participants about their preferences.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Virtual Reality chairwork exercise
What this could lead to
If VR-assisted exercises prove more effective or easier for people who struggle with imagination, this could improve how schema therapy is delivered.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study in healthy volunteers, not patients. Results may not apply to clinical populations, and VR may not offer clear benefits over standard methods.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.