bWell-D Virtual Reality Program for Depression

bWell-D Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Depressive Disorder, Major Cognitive Dysfunction
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
19 – 55
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
40 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of British Columbia · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults with Major Depressive Disorder who want to try a new virtual reality tool to improve their cognitive function. Participants will complete an initial assessment and, if accepted, engage in sessions twice a week for eight weeks.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must be taking Antidepressants

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 19 and 55 years old.
  • I have been diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder.
  • I am mildly depressed or stable.
  • I report cognitive difficulties.
  • I have been on stable antidepressant therapy for at least 4 weeks.
  • I can follow instructions in English.

You may not be able to join if

  • I am moderately to severely depressed.
  • I have significant neurological disorders.
  • I have another psychiatric disorder.
  • I have had substance use issues in the last three months.
  • I use benzodiazepines frequently.
  • I have suicidal thoughts.
  • I have completed cognitive remediation before.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the acceptability, feasibility, and validity of the bWell Cognitive Care Platform for Depression (bWell-D), a novel Virtual Reality (VR) cognitive assessment and remediation tool, in depressed populations. The main questions are: * Do patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) find the bWell-D cognitive assessment battery and protocol feasible, t…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 19-55 years old * Meeting the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria for MDD as assessed by a standardized psychiatric interview (SCID-5-RV) conducted by a trained clinician. * Patients will be euthymic or mildly depressed (define…
Contacts

Trisha Chakrabarty, MD

6048227512

trisha.chakrabarty@ubc.ca

CONTACT

Faranak Farzan, PhD

7787827571

ffarzan@sfu.ca

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