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VR dance game tested as a new way to beat the blues

NCT ID NCT07482852

Symptom relief Sponsor: Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether playing a virtual reality music-movement game can improve mood and social connection in young adults aged 18-25 with mild to moderate depression or anxiety. Participants will be split into three groups: one playing a social VR game with others, one playing alone, and a waitlist group. The goal is to see if the social version helps more than solo play or no intervention.

What this could mean

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Active substance
virtual reality music-movement exergame
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a fun, non-drug way to help young adults feel less depressed and anxious.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with no blinding, so results may not be reliable. The intervention is behavioral, so effects may be modest.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 130 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Apr 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

May 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 25 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 to 25 years * Meeting criteria for mild to moderate depression (BDI-II score 14-28) or anxiety (BAI score 8-25) * Able to understand the study procedures and provide informed consent * Willing to participate in the VR intervention and complete all assessments Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of severe mental illness (e.g., psychosis or severe psychiatric disorders) * Severe motion sickness or intolerance to virtual reality * Currently receiving structured psychotherapy or psychological intervention * Any medical condition that would prevent safe participation in moderate physical activity

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Conditions

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anxiety anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anxiety Depression

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