Virtual Reality Behavioral Activation: An Intervention for Major Depressive Disorder

Trial ID or NCT#

NCT04268316

Status

not recruiting iconNOT RECRUITING

Purpose

The primary purpose of this study is to test the safety and feasibility of virtual reality (VR) technology in the use of behavioral activation (BA) as a treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD). The secondary purpose of this study is to examine whether any evidence of clinical efficacy exists for VR delivered BA.

Official Title

Virtual Reality Behavioral Activation: An Intervention for Major Depressive Disorder

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study: Older than 18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
Inclusion Criteria:
  1. * Patient must meet DSM V criteria for MDD* Patient must be at least 18 years of age* Patient must be English speaking
Exclusion Criteria:
  1. * Substance Use Disorders in past year* Any psychosis or bipolar I disorder* Any seizure in the last 6 months or untreated epilepsy* Current nonsuicidal self-injury or parasuicidal behavior* Current suicidal urges and intent
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Investigator(s)

Kim Bullock, MD
Kim Bullock, MD
Psychiatrist, Neuropsychiatrist, Psychotherapist
Clinical Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

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Contact

Margot Paul, M.S.
415-625-3127

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