Mixed Reality Therapy for Eating Disorder Risk in Teens and Young Adults
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a new virtual-reality based therapy called Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)—which teaches skills to manage difficult emotions—to help teenagers and young adults who show early warning signs of eating disorders. The goal is to prevent eating disorders from developing by improving how you handle emotions.
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Who can take part
- You are between 13 and 35 years old
- You speak Spanish fluently and can understand study instructions
- You are currently a student at a participating school or university
- You show mid-to-high risk signs of an eating disorder on screening tests, but do not currently have a diagnosed eating disorder
- You do not have severe mental health symptoms like suicidal thoughts, mania, or psychosis
- You can physically use virtual reality equipment (no severe motor, sensory, or cognitive impairments that would prevent this)
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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