VR-based therapy for voice hearing in schizophrenia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a virtual reality therapy that lets you talk to an avatar of the voice you hear can help reduce distress and improve thinking skills. It's for people with schizophrenia who hear voices regularly and are on stable medication.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have been diagnosed with schizophrenia or a related disorder.
- You hear voices (auditory hallucinations) that have lasted at least 3 months.
- Your medication dose has not changed in the past 4 weeks.
- You speak and understand Spanish well.
- You are willing to use a VR headset and do not have a strong fear of virtual reality or motion sickness.
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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