Parent training with virtual reality for child behavior problems
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a new kind of parent training where you practice skills using virtual reality (a headset that shows lifelike situations). It is for parents of children aged 8–16 who have behavior problems like anger or defiance.
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Who can take part
- You are the parent of a child between 8 and 16 years old.
- Your child shows angry, oppositional, or aggressive behavior, or you have conflicts at home.
- Your child's behavior problems are above a certain level (measured by a short questionnaire).
- Your child has not been diagnosed with autism, severe depression, psychosis, an eating disorder, or self-harm.
- You do not have epilepsy or frequent migraines.
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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