Virtual Reality-Enhanced Behavioral Activation for Older Adults With Depression
VR-Enhanced BA for Older Adults With Major Depressive Disorder
Stanford University
30 participants
Sep 30, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
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 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.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- 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 Criteria7
- 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
Interventions
Participants will choose at least one "activity" per day to complete in the loaned HTC VIVE Flow Immersive Glasses extended reality over the course of the week. These activities are chosen from the headset and include video 360.
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NCT07188623