Virtual reality mindfulness for aggression in schizophrenia
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a virtual reality mindfulness program can help people with schizophrenia who have problems with impulsive aggression. You would use a VR headset for relaxation exercises and answer questions about your mood and behavior.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 64 years old and have a diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.
- You take an antipsychotic medication that has not changed in the last 2 weeks.
- You have had trouble with sudden, angry outbursts in the past.
- You can read and speak English well enough to understand the study forms.
- You can see and hear well enough to use a virtual reality headset.
- You have not had any head injury or brain disorder, and you are not currently pregnant.
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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