Could VR therapy help heal emotional wounds?
NCT ID NCT07373223
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether a virtual reality version of a therapy exercise is practical and helpful for adults (ages 18-65) with psychiatric disorders. Participants will try one VR session and answer questions about their experience. The goal is to see if this approach is acceptable and might improve self-compassion and reduce self-criticism.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 30 people
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- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18-65 years of age * In treatment at a tertiary treatment facility (UCP, UMCG) * Whose current psychological distress is related to early life experiences as indicated by a clinician * Score of \>3 on one of three schema modes on the SMI (Lobbestael et al., 2010) Exclusion Criteria: * Insufficient command of the Dutch language * Primary diagnosis of a substance use disorder, or organic brain disease (such as dementia) * Unable to provide informed consent
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Medical Centre Groningen
RECRUITINGGroningen, Provincie Groningen, 9713GZ, Netherlands
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