Virtual reality therapy for voice hearing
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests if virtual reality therapy can help people who hear distressing voices. It compares VR therapy to a waitlist to see if it gives you more control over the voices.
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Who can take part
- You have a psychiatric disorder diagnosed by a doctor.
- You have been hearing distressing voices for at least 3 months.
- You are 16 years or older.
- You can speak and understand Dutch.
- You are not currently in or recently finished cognitive behavioral therapy for voice empowerment.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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