RECRUITING

Virtual Reality-Enhanced Behavioral Activation for Older Adults With Depression

Study Overview

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Description

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.

Official Title

VR-Enhanced BA for Older Adults With Major Depressive Disorder

Quick Facts

Study Start:2025-09
Study Completion:2026-06
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT07188623

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:65 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * Patient must meet DSM V criteria for MDD
  2. * Patient must be at least 18 years of age
  3. * Patient must be English speaking
  4. * Without cognitive impairment
  1. * Substance Use Disorders in past year
  2. * Any psychosis or bipolar I disorder
  3. * Any seizure in the last 6 months or untreated epilepsy
  4. * Current nonsuicidal self-injury or parasuicidal behavior
  5. * Current suicidal urges and intent
  6. * Changing psychotherapy treatment within three months of study entry
  7. * Changing psychotropic medication(s) within two months of study entry

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Margot Paul, PsyD
CONTACT
510-556-0157
mdpaul@stanford.edu
Kim Bullock, MD
CONTACT
650-714-1459
kbullock@stanford.edu

Principal Investigator

Margot Paul, PsyD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Stanford University
Kim Bullock, MD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Stanford University

Study Locations (Sites)

Stanford University
Stanford, California, 94304
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Stanford University

  • Margot Paul, PsyD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Stanford University
  • Kim Bullock, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Stanford University

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2025-09
Study Completion Date2026-06

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2025-09
Study Completion Date2026-06

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • Depression
  • Older adult
  • major depressive disorder
  • MDD
  • behavioral activation
  • VR
  • virtual reality
  • older adults

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Depression - Major Depressive Disorder
  • Older Adults (65 Years and Older)
  • Behavioral Activation Treatment
  • Virtual Reality Therapy