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Virtual Reality-Enhanced Behavioral Activation for Older Adults With Depression

RECRUITINGN/ASponsored by Stanford University
Actively Recruiting
PhaseN/A
SponsorStanford University
Started2025-09-30
Est. completion2026-08
Eligibility
Age65 Years+
Healthy vol.Accepted
Locations1 site
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NCT07188623

Summary

The primary aims of this study are to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and tolerability of using an immersive virtual reality (VR) headset to engage in behavioral activation (BA) for older adults diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD). The secondary aim of this study is to explore the efficacy of using VR to enhance BA therapy in a clinical MDD older adult population.

Eligibility

Age: 65 Years+Healthy volunteers accepted
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient must meet DSM V criteria for MDD
* Patient must be at least 65 years of age
* Patient must be English speaking
* Without cognitive impairment

Exclusion Criteria:

* Substance Use Disorders in past year
* Any psychosis or bipolar I disorder
* Any seizure in the last 6 months or untreated epilepsy
* Current nonsuicidal self-injury or parasuicidal behavior
* Current suicidal urges and intent
* Changing psychotherapy treatment within three months of study entry
* Changing psychotropic medication(s) within two months of study entry

Conditions5

Behavioral Activation TreatmentDepressionDepression - Major Depressive DisorderOlder Adults (65 Years and Older)Virtual Reality Therapy

Locations1 site

Stanford University
Stanford, California, 94304
Margot Paul, PsyD510-556-0157mdpaul@stanford.edu

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