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NCT07188623 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Virtual Reality-Enhanced Behavioral Activation for Older Adults With Depression

A NA study of Depression - Major Depressive Disorder and Older Adults (65 Years and Older), sponsored by Stanford University.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
30
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT07188623 is a NA study of Depression - Major Depressive Disorder and Older Adults (65 Years and Older) that is actively recruiting participants, run by Stanford University. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, below the 101-participant average among 19 other Depression - Major Depressive Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (70% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT07188623, a NA study of Depression - Major Depressive Disorder and Older Adults (65 Years and Older), is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Stanford University.

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
30 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

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.

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL VR-Enhanced BA

Study Locations (1)

California

  • Stanford University - Stanford

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 30 participants
Start Date 2025-09-30
Est. Completion 2026-08
Phase NA

Sponsor

Stanford University

1,744 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07188623

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07188623 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 101-participant average among 19 other Depression - Major Depressive Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (70% lower). The listed sponsor is Stanford University, which has 1,744 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 4 conditions, with Depression - Major Depressive Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which VR-Enhanced BA is the first listed.

NCT07188623 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include California.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT07188623 about?

NCT07188623 is a clinical study titled "Virtual Reality-Enhanced Behavioral Activation for Older Adults With Depression". 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 ...

What is the current status of trial NCT07188623?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 30 participants. The study started on 2025-09-30. Estimated completion is 2026-08.

What conditions does trial NCT07188623 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Depression - Major Depressive Disorder, Older Adults (65 Years and Older), Behavioral Activation Treatment, Virtual Reality Therapy.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07188623?

The interventions under investigation include: VR-Enhanced BA (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07188623?

This trial is sponsored by Stanford University, which has 1,744 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT07188623 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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