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Research on the effectiveness of VR psychological drama in improving depressive symptoms

Propose a research plan for evaluating the effectiveness of intervention in patients with depression using realistic technology

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600119429
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-02-27
Start date
2026-02-27
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-02

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

Conditions

depression

Interventions

control group:Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are the main therapeutic drugs
intervention group:Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor as the main therapeutic drug combined with VR psychodrama intervention group

Sponsors

The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University/Chaohu Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
13 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Diagnosed with a depressive disorder according to DSM-5 criteria through structured clinical interviews conducted by two or more attending psychiatrists; 2) Aged 13-60 years; 3) Voluntarily participating in the study and has signed informed consent; 4) Has not received any psychiatric medication prior to enrollment or has discontinued psychiatric medication for >=2 weeks (>=5 weeks for fluoxetine).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Severe physical illnesses; 2) Other mental disorders; 3) Receiving other forms of psychological treatment or participating in similar studies within one month before the start of the study; 4) Patients who are unable to operate or complete the use of VR equipment.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Hamilton Depression;Hamilton Anxiety;Mental state;Clinical efficacy;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactZhang Kai

The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University/Chaohu Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University

zhangkai@ahmu.edu.com+86 189 2110 4636

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026