RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07188623

Virtual Reality-Enhanced Behavioral Activation for Older Adults With Depression

VR-Enhanced BA for Older Adults With Major Depressive Disorder


Sponsor

Stanford University

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Sep 30, 2025

Study Type

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

Min Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a new type of behavioral therapy for older adults with depression that uses virtual reality to help patients reconnect with enjoyable activities. The goal is to see whether virtual reality can make an existing therapy (called Behavioral Activation) more effective. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 65 years of age or older - You have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder (clinical depression) - You speak English - You do not have significant cognitive impairment (memory or thinking problems) **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a substance use disorder in the past year - You have bipolar disorder or psychosis - You had a seizure in the last 6 months or have untreated epilepsy - You currently have thoughts of self-harm or active suicidal intent - You have recently changed your psychotherapy or psychiatric medication (within the past 2–3 months) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALVR-Enhanced BA

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.


Locations(1)

Stanford University

Stanford, California, United States

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