VR-Based Behavioral Activation in Adults (VR-Dep)
11 de julio de 2026 actualizado por: KTO Karatay University
Behavioural Activation Intervention for Depression in a Virtual Reality Environment: Software Development and Effectiveness Study
Study Overview This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a newly developed Virtual Reality (VR) behavioral activation software program for individuals experiencing symptoms of depression.
Behavioral activation is a well-established psychological approach that helps individuals re-engage in positive, rewarding activities to reduce depressive symptoms and improve mood.
By translating this approach into an immersive VR environment using hand-tracking technology, the study explores whether technology-enhanced interventions can make therapy more accessible, engaging, and effective.
What the Study InvolvesParticipants in this study are randomly assigned to one of two groups:VR Behavioral Activation Group (Intervention): Participants in this group receive a structured behavioral activation program delivered entirely within a customized virtual reality environment.
Using advanced hand-tracking technology instead of traditional controllers, participants interact naturally with the virtual world to complete rewarding tasks and activities designed to boost engagement and mood.
Waitlist Control Group: Participants in this group do not receive the VR intervention during the active study period, serving as a comparison baseline to accurately measure the specific effects of the VR software.
However, to ensure ethical standards and support all participants, individuals in this group receive psychological education (psychoeducation) after the data collection phase is fully completed.
Research Goals The primary goal is to determine if the VR-focused behavioral activation program successfully reduces depression severity and enhances overall behavioral activation levels compared to the control group.
Additionally, researchers will evaluate how the intervention influences the body's behavioral approach and inhibition systems, providing insights into the underlying psychological mechanisms of VR-driven therapy.
Descripción general del estudio
Estado
Terminado
Condiciones
Intervención / Tratamiento
Descripción detallada
This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of a virtual reality-based behavioral activation intervention on reducing depression symptoms.
Considering that depression negatively affects the daily functionality of individuals, an interactive behavioral activation intervention was developed in a virtual reality environment and the effectiveness of this intervention was tested.
A randomized controlled experimental design was used in the study.
The sample consisted of 50 participants with moderate to high levels of depression (experimental group = 25, control group = 25).
The experimental group received a behavioral activation intervention in a virtual reality environment for 4 weeks, while the control group was placed on a waiting list.
The intervention was delivered through virtual reality goggles in the morning.
In the virtual reality environment, participants simulated their morning routines, such as waking up, tidying the room, preparing breakfast, and getting dressed.
Sociodemographic Information Form, Behavioral Inhibition System and Behavioral Activation System Scale, Beck Depression Inventory, Presence Questionnaire, Virtual Reality Application Observation Form and Semi-Structured Interview Form for Virtual Reality Applications were used in the data collection process.
In the data analysis phase, Mixed Design Repeated Measures ANOVA was planned for behavioral activation and behavioral inhibition variables, and F1-LD-F1 design analysis was planned for depression and emotion regulation variables.
Tipo de estudio
Intervencionista
Inscripción (Actual)
50
Fase
- No aplica
Contactos y Ubicaciones
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Ubicaciones de estudio
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Aydin, Turquía (Türkiye), 09010
- Aydin Adnan Menderes University, Department of Psychology
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Criterios de participación
Los investigadores buscan personas que se ajusten a una determinada descripción, denominada criterio de elegibilidad. Algunos ejemplos de estos criterios son el estado de salud general de una persona o tratamientos previos.
Criterio de elegibilidad
Edades elegibles para estudiar
- Adulto
- Adulto Mayor
Acepta Voluntarios Saludables
No
Descripción
Inclusion Criteria:
- Being 18 years of age or older.
- Being literate (ability to read and write).
- Providing written informed consent by reading and signing the informed consent form.
- Having a score of 17 or above on the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI).
- Having a score of 41 or below on the Behavioral Activation subscale of the Behavioral Inhibition System and Behavioral Activation System (BIS/BAS) Scale.
- Having a score of 21 or above on the Behavioral Inhibition subscale of the Behavioral Inhibition System and Behavioral Activation System (BIS/BAS) Scale.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Having advanced vision problems that impair visual function, such as cataracts.
- Having uncorrected visual impairments, such as color blindness.
- Having any psychiatric or neurological disorder characterized by impaired reality testing.
- Being under 18 years of age.
Plan de estudios
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¿Cómo está diseñado el estudio?
Detalles de diseño
- Propósito principal: Tratamiento
- Asignación: Aleatorizado
- Modelo Intervencionista: Asignación paralela
- Enmascaramiento: Ninguno (etiqueta abierta)
Armas e Intervenciones
Grupo de participantes/brazo |
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Experimental: VR Behavioral Activation Group
Participants in this group receive a structured behavioral activation program delivered entirely within a customized virtual reality environment using hand-tracking technology to reduce depressive symptoms and enhance behavioral activation.
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A customized virtual reality (VR) software application developed for Meta Quest hardware, utilizing hand-tracking technology.
The software delivers a structured behavioral activation program designed to treat depressive symptoms by engaging participants in immersive, therapeutic activities.
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Otro: Waitlist Control Group
Participants in this group serve as a comparison baseline and do not receive the VR intervention during the active study period.
After all post-test data collection is completed, they are provided with a psychological education (psychoeducation) program for ethical support.
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Participants remain on a waitlist during the active implementation phase to serve as a control group.
Upon completion of all post-test data collection, they receive a comprehensive psychological education (psychoeducation) program to ensure ethical treatment standards.
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¿Qué mide el estudio?
Medidas de resultado primarias
Medida de resultado |
Medida Descripción |
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Change from Baseline in Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) Scores
Periodo de tiempo: Baseline (Pre-test) and Post-test (Week 4)
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The BDI is a 21-item self-report questionnaire used to measure the severity of depressive symptoms.
Each item is rated on a 4-point scale ranging from 0 to 3. Total scores range from 0 to 63, with higher scores indicating more severe depressive symptoms.
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Baseline (Pre-test) and Post-test (Week 4)
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Colaboradores e Investigadores
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Patrocinador
Investigadores
- Director de estudio: Mehmet Şakiroğlu, Assoc. Prof., Aydin Adnan Menderes University
Fechas de registro del estudio
Estas fechas rastrean el progreso del registro del estudio y los envíos de resultados resumidos a ClinicalTrials.gov. Los registros del estudio y los resultados informados son revisados por la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina (NLM) para asegurarse de que cumplan con los estándares de control de calidad específicos antes de publicarlos en el sitio web público.
Fechas importantes del estudio
Inicio del estudio (Actual)
10 de diciembre de 2024
Finalización primaria (Actual)
22 de septiembre de 2025
Finalización del estudio (Actual)
1 de noviembre de 2025
Fechas de registro del estudio
Enviado por primera vez
4 de julio de 2026
Primero enviado que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad
11 de julio de 2026
Publicado por primera vez (Actual)
14 de julio de 2026
Actualizaciones de registros de estudio
Última actualización publicada (Actual)
14 de julio de 2026
Última actualización enviada que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad
11 de julio de 2026
Última verificación
1 de julio de 2026
Más información
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Otros números de identificación del estudio
- ali.yasin.kafes
- 2023/1-12 31906847/050.04.04-9 (Otro identificador: Aydin Adnan Menderes Univ Social & Human Sci Ethics Comm)
Plan de datos de participantes individuales (IPD)
¿Planea compartir datos de participantes individuales (IPD)?
NO
Información sobre medicamentos y dispositivos, documentos del estudio
Estudia un producto farmacéutico regulado por la FDA de EE. UU.
No
Estudia un producto de dispositivo regulado por la FDA de EE. UU.
No
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