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Could VR headsets help calm psychiatric inpatients?

NCT ID NCT06917456

Symptom relief Sponsor: South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a virtual reality (VR) app is acceptable and practical for use on psychiatric inpatient wards. Researchers worked with patients and staff to design and refine the app, then piloted it with 43 participants. The goal was to see if VR could be a useful tool for relaxation and symptom management in a hospital setting.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Virtual reality headset (Meta Quest or Pico)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a new, drug-free way to help psychiatric inpatients relax and manage distress.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study with only 43 participants, so results may not apply broadly. VR may not suit everyone and could cause discomfort or seizures in rare cases.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

43 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2025

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

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

The population in the study will include inpatients and staff from psychiatric inpatient wards.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Current inpatient or staff member on an inpatient psychiatric ward * Capacity to consent Exclusion Criteria: * Lacking capacity to provide consent * History of seizures * Has a pacemaker

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Psychological Well-Being

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Mental health Virtual reality

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Springfield University Hospital, South West London & St. George's Mental Health NHS Trust

    London, United Kingdom

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