Active Not RecruitingNCT07112261

Avatar Therapy in Virtual Reality for Treatment-Resistant Major Depressive Disorder: A Pilot Study

This active not recruiting study focuses on depression and currently lists sites or participation links in Canada.

DepressionOtherOver 18 Years

In plain English

Key information made simple

This study exists to see whether a therapy or guided support program is workable and worth testing more broadly. Researchers are trying to understand what a therapy or guided support program could change in day-to-day care and decision-making. For people living with Depression, the gap between what sounds good on paper and what works in daily life is often important. If the findings are useful, they could help shape larger studies and better designed support in the future. Taking part helps build the evidence that can improve understanding and care for others over time.

What to expect

Your next step

The official record suggests a mix of remote and in-person participation through a lab, with sites including Centre de recherche de l'institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal in Montreal. Participation appears to involve guided sessions or support activities with check-ins on how they fit into daily life. Common reasons not to take part include active substance or alcohol problems that could affect the results and major medical issues that could make participation unsuitable. The official record does not list a formal phase, which usually means this is focused more on feasibility, delivery, or support than a standard drug-development stage.

Official source

Registry reference

This page links back to the public source record so people can verify details directly with the registry and research team.

If you want the full study description, eligibility criteria, locations, and sponsor information in the original format, this is the place to check before taking the next step.

Open source record

Interested?

Check my eligibility

Study reference: NCT07112261. Your email is the only field you need to provide here.

In practice

For you

Taking part may help improve understanding of your condition.

It requires regular follow-up, often through questionnaires or interviews.

Mixes in-person and remote participation.

Important

Not medical advice

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