Virtual reality treatment for seasonal affective disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a virtual reality program that may help with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), the winter blues. The VR experience may be a new way to ease symptoms without needing a light box or medication.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Must be 18 or older, fluent in English, and able to give informed consent.
- Must live in the UK and be able to come to Anglia Ruskin University's Cambridge campus.
- Must have a diagnosis or self-identify as having seasonal affective disorder (SAD) with moderate to severe symptoms.
- Cannot have epilepsy, due to the risk of seizures from virtual reality.
- Cannot be taking photosensitizing medications or have significant retinal problems, due to light therapy risks.
- Cannot be currently treated for SAD with antidepressants (if started less than 3 months ago), bright light therapy, or psychotherapy.
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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