Evaluating Virtual Reality Use in Anxiety Management in Adolescents
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Conditions studied: Anxiety
In brief
This study examines the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) protocols based on mindfulness as a nonpharmacological approach to reduce social anxiety among adolescents. Conducted as a non-randomized, controlled, multi-center trial, the research aims to provide evidence supporting the integration of VR mindfulness interventions into clinical practice to improve mental health and well-being among adolescents. The research focuses on adolescent patients aged 12 to 18 who present with anxiety-related symptoms. Each participant will undergo a single primary care consultation, during which they will experience a 15-20 minute VR session using the Healthy Mind® platform both before and after their clinical encounter. Participants will be screened with the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7 (GAD-7) scale. To measure changes in anxiety levels, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) will be administered immediately before and after the VR sessions. This setup aims to assess the immediate impact of immersive VR on perceived anxiety in a real-world outpatient environment.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07681206
- Run by
- Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences
- People needed
- 50
- Starts
- 2026-06-23
- Expected to finish
- 2026-10-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-07-02
Who can join
Age: 12 and older, up to 18. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Adolescents aged 12-18 receiving care at the outpatient clinics of study locations
- Patients with a GAD-7 score more than 5
You may not qualify if…
- Patients younger than 12 years old or older than 19 years old
- Patients with a GAD-7 score lower than 5
- Patient of legal age but subject to legal protection measures or unable to express their consent
- Patients with dissociative psychiatric disorders
- Patients suffering from uncontrolled epilepsy
- Patients with visual or auditory disorders
- Patients suffering from claustrophobia or motion sickness
- Patients with face infections
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