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Effectiveness of virtual reality interventions for depressive symptoms based on interoception awareness biofeedback training: a randomized controlled study

Effectiveness of virtual reality interventions for depressive symptoms: a randomized controlled study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2400083959
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2024-05-08
Start date
2024-05-09
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-05-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Depression

Interventions

Intervention group:virtual reality depressive symptoms intervention based on interoception awareness tranining
Control group:The experimental team developed our own virtual reality intervention program, which did not include interoception awareness tranining, but only natural scene browsing with the same art m

Sponsors

Tsinghua University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Recent pesence of significantly elevated depressive symptoms (PHQ scale score greater than or equal to 10); 2. Be 18 years of age or older and of any gender; 3. Proficient in the use of computers and smart phones; 4. Be right-handed and have normal vision or corrected vision 5. Willing to actively cooperate with the virtual reality intervention and follow-up surveys and sign an informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Exclude individuals with a current or lifetime diagnosis of bipolar disorder or psychotic disorder; exclude individuals with eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders; and exclude subjects with a history of neurodevelopmental disorders, such as ADHD and autism spectrum disorders; 2. Exclude individuals with severe physical illnesses, or individuals with severe organic diseases or other life-threatening conditions; 3. Exclude individuals with visual deficiencies such as color blindness, color weakness, etc; 4. Exclude individuals with 3D vertigo and other maladaptive conditions related to the experience of virtual reality spaces; 5. Excluding individuals with a past history of substance and drug abuse; 6. Exclude individuals at serious risk of suicide; 7. Exclude patients who are participating in other clinical trials; 8. Exclude individuals who have received systemic psychotherapy within the past 6 months; 9. Exclude individuals who have taken any psychotropic medication within the past 6 months; 10. Exclude individuals who have received physical therapy within the past 6 months; 11. Individuals who, in the opinion of the researcher, are otherwise unsuitable for participation in this study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
depressive symptoms;Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Assessment of anxiety symptoms;Emotional state assessment;Body Perception Assessment;Assessment of suicidal ideation;Assessment of emotional regulation;Self-care competency assessment;Sleep condition assessment;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactRunsen Chen

Tsinghua University

runsenchen@tsinghua.edu.cn+86 131 6187 8344

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026