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Can VR meditation ease caregiver burnout?

NCT ID NCT07387562

Symptom relief Sponsor: Istituto per la Ricerca e l'Innovazione Biomedica Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether virtual reality mindfulness exercises can improve mental health in people caring for a family member with a psychiatric condition. Forty-six caregivers will attend four weekly VR sessions using a Meta Quest Pro headset. Researchers will measure changes in anxiety, depression, stress, and well-being before and after the program.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Virtual reality mindfulness sessions using Meta Quest Pro headset and Become software
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, accessible way to reduce stress and improve mental health for caregivers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 46 participants. Results may not apply to all caregivers, and the effect may be no better than audio-only mindfulness.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 46 people

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

Started

Sep 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years. * Being the primary caregiver of a psychiatric patient with a clinically confirmed diagnosis for at least 6 months. * Willingness to participate for the entire duration of the study. * Signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Active psychiatric diagnosis in the acute phase. * Previous regular use of mindfulness techniques or other relaxation techniques at any point in life. * Current use of psychotropic medications by the caregiver. * Photosensitive epilepsy (due to VR headset use). * Severe cognitive or sensory impairment. * Binocular vision abnormalities. * Hearing aids.

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As listed by the trial registrant

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Caregivers Caregivers burnout

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • AOU "Renato Dulbecco"

    Catanzaro, Catanzaro, 88100, Italy

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