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Behavioral Intervention
VR Mindfulness Meditation for Stress Reduction (VR-MOM Trial)
N/A
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Penn State University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline (prior to intervention) and immediately post-intervention (day 1, 15 minutes after the session ends).
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial aims to see if using virtual reality and artificial intelligence coaching for mindfulness can help reduce stress. Participants will do mindfulness activities in virtual reality with guidance from an AI coach. The study will compare this
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 who feel stressed, anxious, or depressed. It's not suitable for those with visual or hearing impairments that would stop them from using VR.
What is being tested?
The study tests a VR mindfulness meditation program with AI coaching against standard relaxation techniques to see which reduces stress better, using self-reports and physical signs like heart rate.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this involves VR and meditation, side effects might include temporary discomfort like dizziness or eye strain from the VR headset, but no severe medical side effects are expected.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ immediately post-intervention (day 1, 15 minutes after the session ends).
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~immediately post-intervention (day 1, 15 minutes after the session ends).
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Changes in Emotional State
Changes in Emotional State Using STAI
Participant Satisfaction with Intervention
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No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Mindfulness Meditation GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants in this arm will undergo a 15-minute VR-based mindfulness observational meditation session guided by a virtual coach. The intervention focuses on promoting mindfulness and reducing stress through structured guidance in a controlled virtual environment.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Penn State UniversityLead Sponsor
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127,563 Total Patients Enrolled