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Virtual Reality (VR) NATURE - Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
Sponsor: University of Michigan
Summary
This pilot randomized clinical trial will evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of immersive Virtual Reality (VR) nature intervention among adults with at least moderate depression symptoms enrolled in an intensive outpatient Program (IOP) for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). The study hypotheses: * VR-based nature immersion will be feasible, acceptable, and positively evaluated by participants * Participants receiving the VR intervention will report greater reductions in symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress compared to those receiving standard care alone
Official title: Virtual Reality Nature Immersion to Reduce Depression in People Engaged in Intensive Outpatient Alcohol Treatment
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2026-02-16
Completion Date
2028-02
Last Updated
2026-03-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Virtual Reality (VR) -nature treatment
Participants assigned to the VR intervention will engage in 5 to 30-minute (gradual increase in duration as tolerated to prevent motion sickness) -3 times per week, immersive VR nature sessions over 4 weeks, using the Apple Vision Pro and Explore POV app, alongside standardintensive outpatient program (IOP) care or other treatments they are receiving (e.g., additional counseling, psychiatry, etc.).
Survey completion
All participants will complete surveys at various time-points (baseline - 9 weeks).
Locations (1)
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States