Status:

RECRUITING

Virtual Reality-Enhanced Behavioral Activation for Older Adults With Depression

Lead Sponsor:

Stanford University

Conditions:

Depression - Major Depressive Disorder

Older Adults (65 Years and Older)

Eligibility:

All Genders

65+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The primary aims of this study are to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and tolerability of using an immersive virtual reality (VR) headset to engage in behavioral activation (BA) for older adult...

Detailed Description

This research study is looking for older adults with depression to participate in a research study on the use of virtual reality (VR)-enhanced behavioral activation therapy for depression. The purpose...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patient must meet DSM V criteria for MDD
  • Patient must be at least 65 years of age
  • Patient must be English speaking
  • Without cognitive impairment

Exclusion

  • Substance Use Disorders in past year
  • Any psychosis or bipolar I disorder
  • Any seizure in the last 6 months or untreated epilepsy
  • Current nonsuicidal self-injury or parasuicidal behavior
  • Current suicidal urges and intent
  • Changing psychotherapy treatment within three months of study entry
  • Changing psychotropic medication(s) within two months of study entry

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 30 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

June 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07188623

Start Date

September 30 2025

End Date

June 1 2026

Last Update

October 20 2025

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Stanford University

Stanford, California, United States, 94304