RecruitingDepression - Major Depressive DisorderOlder Adults (65 Years and Older)Behavioral Activation Treatment
Virtual Reality-Enhanced Behavioral Activation for Older Adults With Depression
Eligible age
65+ yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
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.
Sponsor: Stanford University
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Patient must meet DSM V criteria for MDD
- ✓ Patient must be at least 65 years of age
- ✓ Patient must be English speaking
- ✓ Without cognitive impairment
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ 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
- ✕ Changing psychotherapy treatment within three months of study entry
- ✕ Changing psychotropic medication(s) within two months of study entry
Where it's recruiting
California
Stanford
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT07188623 · last updated 2026-08-21