Actively Recruiting
Virtual Reality-Enhanced Behavioral Activation for Older Adults With Depression
Led by Stanford University · Updated on 2026-02-20
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
43 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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 adults diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD). The secondary aim of this study is to explore the efficacy of using VR to enhance BA therapy in a clinical MDD older adult population.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Virtual Reality-Enhanced Behavioral Activation for Older Adults With Depression
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 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
You will not qualify if you...
- 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
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Stanford University
Stanford, California, United States, 94304
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
M
Margot Paul, PsyD
CONTACT
K
Kim Bullock, MD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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