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What this study is

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

What's being tested

  • Virtual Reality (VR) -nature treatment

    Intervention · DEVICE

    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

    Intervention · BEHAVIORAL

    All participants will complete surveys at various time-points (baseline - 9 weeks).

Study details

Official title
Virtual Reality Nature Immersion to Reduce Depression in People Engaged in Intensive Outpatient Alcohol Treatment
Sponsor
University of Michigan
Conditions
Alcohol Use Disorder
Enrolling
50 people
Starts
2026-02-16
Est. completion
2028-02
Design
Open-label, randomized, parallel groups
Record
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