Virtual reality for depression during high-risk pregnancy
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests if virtual reality (VR) exercises can help reduce depression symptoms in pregnant people who must stay in the hospital for at least 3 weeks due to complications. If you are feeling down and are able to use VR, this treatment might offer a new way to feel better.
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Who can take part
- You are admitted to the antepartum unit at Stanford Children's Hospital and your condition is expected to keep you there for more than 3 weeks (for example, vasa previa, early rupture of membranes, or severe preeclampsia).
- You can read and understand English or Spanish.
- Your score on a standard depression questionnaire (EPDS) is 10 or higher at the time of admission.
- You have been in the hospital for at least 24 hours before joining the study.
- You do not have bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, epilepsy, or active suicidal thoughts.
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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