Virtual reality for mental health and success in PT students
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) can help Physical Therapy students feel better mentally and do better in school. If you are a PT student at Belmont University and free from certain health issues that VR might affect, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are a Physical Therapy student at a university in the southern United States (specifically Belmont University) during the fall 2024 semester.
- You have not recently scored 15 or higher on a depression or anxiety screening questionnaire (like the PHQ-8 or GAD-7).
- You do not have a history of seizures or epilepsy.
- You do not have frequent motion sickness.
- You do not have a significant balance problem, vision loss, or hearing loss.
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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