Actively Recruiting
Virtual Reality (VR) NATURE - Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
Led by University of Michigan · Updated on 2026-03-27
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
102 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This pilot randomized clinical trial will evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of immersive Virtual Reality (VR) nature intervention among adults with at least moderate depression symptoms enrolled in an intensive outpatient Program (IOP) for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). The study hypotheses: * VR-based nature immersion will be feasible, acceptable, and positively evaluated by participants * Participants receiving the VR intervention will report greater reductions in symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress compared to those receiving standard care alone
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Virtual Reality (VR) NATURE - Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Individuals with a documented Alcohol Use Disorder diagnosis
- Enrolled in or planning to enroll in an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at Michigan Medicine's Addiction Treatment Services
- Have a Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) score of 10 or higher indicating moderate or greater depression symptoms
You will not qualify if you...
- Severe motion sickness or sensitivity to VR-induced nausea or dizziness
- Medical conditions contraindicating VR use, such as seizure disorders, vestibular disorders, agoraphobia, claustrophobia, or psychosis
- Significant cognitive impairments preventing informed consent
- Suicidal ideation or plan after clinician consultation
- Need for vision correction with glasses unless mild (±1) or if no prescription contact lenses are worn
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48109
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
Z
Zee Petrie
CONTACT
H
Hala Darwish, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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