Virtual reality gardening for older adults with mild depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a virtual reality gardening program can improve mood in older adults who have low-level depression symptoms but are not clinically diagnosed with depression. It may help you feel better without medication.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years or older.
- You have some depression symptoms (like feeling down or low energy) but not a full diagnosis of depression.
- You can see, hear, and speak well enough to use the program.
- You are not currently taking antidepressants or being treated for a mental health condition.
- You don't have serious physical or cognitive problems that make it hard to care for yourself.
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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