Using virtual reality to help people recover from opioid addiction
Virtual Reality Facilitation of Recovery from Opioid Use Disorder
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · RELATE XR, LLC · NIH-10390733
This study is testing a new virtual reality program to help people recovering from opioid use disorder by making it easier for them to focus on their future and stay away from opioids.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | RELATE XR, LLC (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (INDIANAPOLIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10390733 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates a novel virtual reality intervention aimed at assisting individuals recovering from opioid use disorder (OUD). The approach involves a pilot randomized clinical trial that tests the effectiveness of this immersive experience in reducing opioid use and promoting abstinence. By enhancing participants' ability to visualize their future and focus on long-term goals, the study seeks to improve recovery outcomes for those in early stages of OUD. The intervention is designed to engage brain networks that support decision-making and future planning, which are often impaired in individuals with addiction.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals in the early stages of recovery from opioid use disorder.
Not a fit: Patients who are not currently recovering from opioid use disorder or those with severe cognitive impairments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a new therapeutic tool to significantly improve recovery rates for individuals struggling with opioid use disorder.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results with similar virtual reality approaches in enhancing recovery outcomes for substance use disorders.
Where this research is happening
INDIANAPOLIS, UNITED STATES
- RELATE XR, LLC — INDIANAPOLIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: OBERLIN, BRANDON — RELATE XR, LLC
- Study coordinator: OBERLIN, BRANDON
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Behavior Disorders, behavioral disorder