Trial reportFrontiers in psychology2026
Immersive virtual reality as an auxiliary intervention for college students with mild-to-moderate depressive symptoms: a pilot randomized controlled trial.
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Abstract
Background: Mild-to-moderate depression is highly prevalent among Chinese college students, with conventional treatments having limitations. This study aimed to explore psychological benefits brought by a standardized immersive virtual reality (IVR) game intervention. Methods: This pilot randomized controlled trial enrolled 70 participants split into intervention and control groups; all obtained routine psychological guidance, and the intervention group received a standardized IVR program. Results: Significant group-by-time interactions were detected for negative affect (NA) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI, Conclusion: This IVR program acts as a targeted adjunctive tool to reduce negative affect for college students. No significant improvements in core clinical depression severity (HAMD-17) were detected. Broader clinical antidepressant effects cannot be inferred from the present exploratory findings. Clinical trial registration: https://www.chictr.org.cn, identifier ChiCTR2400093178.
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