Virtual Reality to Reduce Anxiety During ECT Treatment
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset that shows relaxing scenes can help reduce anxiety in patients receiving ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) for depression. ECT is a medical procedure that uses electrical currents to help severe depression, and this trial explores whether VR can make the experience less stressful.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old
- You are currently receiving ECT treatment and have completed at least 2 sessions
- You have been diagnosed with a depressive disorder (major depression or related condition) for which your doctor started ECT
- You speak Dutch or French fluently
- You are able to understand the study and give informed consent to participate
- You do not have any medical conditions that would make wearing a VR headset unsafe
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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