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VR headset therapy aims to cure doctor burnout

NCT ID NCT07666867

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, San Diego Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether short virtual reality sessions can reduce burnout and increase self-compassion in healthcare workers. 52 participants will either use a VR headset or read a booklet with compassion-focused exercises over 4-6 weeks. The goal is to see if VR is a practical and effective tool for supporting mental health in high-stress medical jobs.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Virtual reality delivered compassion-focused cognitive behavioral therapy sessions
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a quick, scalable way to help healthcare workers manage stress and prevent burnout.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study with only 52 participants. The VR approach may not be more effective than a simple booklet, and some people may experience motion sickness.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 52 people

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

Expected to start

Jul 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Feb 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * have at least one year of experience working in a healthcare setting Exclusion Criteria: * participating in other behavioral interventions that could confound study results * auditory or visual impairments that would interfere with VR usage * Participants who experience clinically significant VR-related discomfort/motion sickness as assessed by the Simulator Sickness Questionnaire (SSQ)

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Conditions

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Burnout, Psychological

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Burnout Burnout, healthcare workers Burnout, psychological Empathy training of healthcare professional students Self-compassion

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