Virtual Reality Therapy for Schizophrenia Symptoms
Effect of Virtual Reality-based Therapy on Negative Symptoms in People with Schizophrenia
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Schizophrenia
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 65
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 102 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Hospital de la Florida Dra. Eloiza Diaz · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia to test a new virtual reality therapy. Participants will receive therapy sessions for 12 weeks while continuing their usual treatment.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia.
- I am between 18 and 65 years old.
- I am living as an outpatient.
- I have not been hospitalized for mental health issues in the last 6 months.
- I do not have an active substance abuse disorder, except for nicotine.
- I can give informed consent.
You may not be able to join if
- I have a learning disability.
- I have trouble speaking due to health issues.
- I am deaf or blind.
- I have physical issues that prevent me from using VR devices.
- I have significant positive symptoms of schizophrenia.
- I have catatonic symptoms.
- I have been diagnosed with epilepsy.
- I have a neurodegenerative disease.
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
A randomised, controlled, double-blind clinical trial will be carried out to evaluate the effectiveness of a VR assisted treatment for negative symptoms in people with schizophrenia. Patients with a standardised diagnosis of schizophrenia meeting the inclusion criteria will receive 12 weekly sessions of VR assisted therapy plus treatment as usual (TAU). A control group will be exposed to a neutral…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of schizophrenia made by the treating psychiatrist and corroborated by a team's psychiatrist under CIE-10 criteria.
* Age between 18 to 65 years-old.
* Outpatient setting,
* Clinical stability defined as no psychiatric hospitalizations in the last 6 months and not cu…
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