The Green Room: Virtual Nature for Mental Well-being in the Acute Psychiatry Ward
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Conditions studied: Mental Disorders, Psychiatric Hospitalization, Stress (Psychology)
In brief
This study evaluates the feasibility, acceptability and clinical impact of a virtual reality (VR)- based nature intervention in an acute psychiatric inpatient unit. Participants are randomly assigned to recieve VR nature sessions (using Nature Treks VR on Meta Quest 3) in addition to standard care, or standard care alone. The primary outcome is change in percieved stress (PSS-19) from admission to discharge. The study uses a mixed-methods design combining randomized controlled trial with a qualitative phase.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07655063
- Run by
- Hospital Clinic of Barcelona
- People needed
- 120
- Starts
- 2026-06-10
- Expected to finish
- 2026-12-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-06-17
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Adults aged 18 to 65 years. Admitted to the Acute Psychiatry Ward (regardless of voluntary or involuntary legal status).
- Sufficient cognitive and clinical stability to provide informed consent and engage with the VR equipment, as determined by the clinical team.
- Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish.
You may not qualify if…
- History of photosensitive epilepsy or severe seizure disorders. Presence of active facial injuries, infections, or skin conditions that prevent the hygienic use of the VR headset.
- Pre-existing severe vertigo, balance disorders, or high susceptibility to motion sickness.
- Acute clinical state involving high risk of agitation or behavioral dysregulation that could compromise participant or equipment safety.
- Severe visual or hearing impairments that cannot be corrected and would hinder the VR experience.
- Patients who have previously participated in the study during a prior admission are not eligible for re-enrolment.
Where it is running
- Hospital Clinic de Barcelona — Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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