Virtual reality training for depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a virtual reality program that may help people with depression feel more rewarded by positive experiences. It uses exercises designed to improve how your brain responds to rewards, which could help reduce depressive symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You need to be fluent in reading and writing English.
- You must score within a certain range on questionnaires about depression, positive emotions, and daily functioning.
- You cannot have a lifetime history of conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or psychosis.
- You cannot have used substances problematically in the past 6 months or take psychiatric medications right now.
- You cannot be pregnant, have frequent motion sickness, epilepsy, or uncorrected vision problems.
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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