VR avatar therapy for hearing voices
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a virtual reality (VR) therapy where you talk to a computer-generated avatar that represents the main voice you hear. The goal is to help you feel more in control.
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Who can take part
- You have a schizophrenia spectrum disorder diagnosis (like schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder).
- You are 18 or older.
- You speak Hungarian, Spanish, or Polish fluently.
- Your psychiatric medication has been stable for at least 4 weeks.
- You hear voices (auditory hallucinations) that have lasted at least 3 months.
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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