VR therapy to reduce aggression in young offenders
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if a virtual reality intervention can help reduce aggressive behavior in young people aged 12-18 who are in a correctional facility. If you've had recent aggressive incidents, this study might offer a new way to manage anger.
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Who can take part
- You are between 12 and 18 years old.
- You will be staying at the facility for at least 6 months from the start of the study.
- You have had recent aggressive behavior that is documented in your records.
- You do not have a brain injury, neurological disorder, or psychiatric condition that affects thinking or would make virtual reality unsafe for you.
- You can speak and understand Spanish fluently.
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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