NCT07807735

Brief Summary

Evaluation of an 8-week Behavior Skills-based Virtual Reality Program for Adolescents With Depression.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
10

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
3mo left

Started Sep 2026

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
not yet recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress27%
Sep 2026Jan 2027

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2026

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 2, 2026

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 8, 2026

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2026

Expected
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 1, 2027

Last Updated

September 8, 2026

Status Verified

September 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

3 months

First QC Date

September 2, 2026

Last Update Submit

September 2, 2026

Conditions

Major Depression

Keywords

major depressionvirtual realityadolescent

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Virtual Reality use helps teens with depression

    Using PHQ9 scores, does this program help improve their depression scores?

    8 weeks

  • Virtual Reality use helps teens with anxiety

    Using GAD7 scores, does this program help improve their anxiety scores?

    8 weeks

Study Arms (1)

10 adolescents with diagnosis of depression

EXPERIMENTAL

This is a single arm study for effectiveness. 10 adolescents will be enrolled in first study.

Behavioral: Virtual reality

Interventions

Virtual realityBEHAVIORAL

We will use a combination of virtual reality experiences and educational experiences.

Also known as: Educational platform
10 adolescents with diagnosis of depression

Eligibility Criteria

Age13 Years - 17 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may not qualify if:

  • A patient that has been started on an antidepressant medication within the last 8 weeks.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Auroura Counseling

Washington, Iowa, 52353, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Depressive Disorder, Major

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Depressive DisorderMood DisordersMental Disorders

Study Officials

  • Lindsey Van Duyn, DO

    Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Lindsey Van Duyn, DO

CONTACT

3193334354support@immersivemedicaltherapy.com

James Mahaney, PHD

CONTACT

jmahaney@vt.vcom.edu

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Masking Details
The participants will be assigned a number which will identify their questionnaires responses.
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Model Details: 10 adolescents with diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder will be enrolled to participate in the study. The pilot study is designed to measure effectiveness of the program.
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 2, 2026

First Posted

September 8, 2026

Study Start

September 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

January 1, 2027

Last Updated

September 8, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-09

Locations

US(1)