Virtual reality mindfulness for anxiety after stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether doing mindfulness exercises in a virtual reality headset can help reduce anxiety in people who have had a stroke. You would practice relaxation and awareness in a computer-generated world, which might make it easier to focus and calm down.
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Who can take part
- You had a stroke (either from a blocked or bleeding blood vessel) more than 6 months ago.
- You have anxiety symptoms, measured by a standard questionnaire (score of 8 or higher).
- You are not blind or deaf.
- You do not have epilepsy that is triggered by flashing lights (photosensitive epilepsy).
- You do not have an unstable psychiatric condition.
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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