VR nature for alcohol use disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (VR) nature scenes can help people with alcohol use disorder who also have depression. You'll be in an intensive outpatient program and may try VR sessions to see if they reduce cravings and improve mood.
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Who can take part
- You have a diagnosed Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD).
- You are starting (or planning to start) an intensive outpatient program for alcohol treatment at Michigan Medicine.
- You have moderate to severe depression symptoms (based on a standard questionnaire).
- You do not have severe motion sickness, seizures, or conditions that make VR unsafe (like inner ear problems, claustrophobia, or psychosis).
- You do not have current thoughts of suicide (your treating clinician will check too).
- If you need glasses, your prescription must be mild (within ±1) or you use contact lenses — otherwise VR goggles won't fit well.
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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