Virtual reality headsets show promise for easing depression
NCT ID NCT05525390
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study tested whether using a virtual reality headset to do enjoyable activities could help ease depression symptoms. 26 adults with major depressive disorder took part. Researchers compared the virtual reality approach to doing similar activities in real life to see which was more acceptable and effective.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for DEPRESSION are added.
Genom att skicka in godkänner du våra Användarvillkor
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
Genom att skicka in godkänner du våra Användarvillkor
Locations
-
Stanford University
Stanford, California, 94304, United States
Conditions
Explore the condition pages connected to this study.