Plain-English translation of NCT07413458 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This is a pilot study testing whether immersive virtual reality nature experiences can help reduce depression in people with alcohol use disorder who are already enrolled in intensive outpatient treatment. Researchers will compare two groups: one that uses virtual reality headsets for 4 weeks, and one that receives standard care alone. The study aims to see if the new treatment is practical, acceptable to patients, and actually helps people feel better.
Depression and anxiety often go hand-in-hand with alcohol use disorder and can make recovery harder. This trial exists to explore whether this treatment could be an effective, low-risk way to ease those mental health symptoms as part of overall addiction treatment.
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If you're selected for the VR group, you will use a virtual reality headset for nature-based experiences for 4 weeks while continuing your regular alcohol treatment program. The study lasts 8 weeks total, and you'll fill out questionnaires about your mood and stress levels at the beginning, middle, and end. If you're in the control group, you'll receive the usual treatment and get reminders about the study, and you'll have the chance to try the VR headsets after the study ends.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 23, 2026 · Not medical advice
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