Virtual reality schema therapy exercises with parent and child modes

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Researchers will develop a virtual-reality version of a schema therapy chairwork exercise and have adults in treatment at a tertiary centre complete VR sessions using parent and child mode avatars. They will measure feasibility and acceptability using the Technology Acceptance Model and collect participants' reports of immersion, emotions, therapeutic relationship and subjective effectiveness. Standard measures of schema modes, self-criticism, self-compassion and self-esteem will be collected to look for potential therapeutic effects. The study will also test whether individual differences in mental imagery ability change how people respond to the VR exercises.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 18-65 years of age
* In treatment at a tertiary treatment facility (UCP, UMCG)
* Whose current psychological distress is related to early life experiences as indicated by a clinician
* Score of \>3 on one of three schema modes on the SMI (Lobbestael et al., 2010)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Insufficient command of the Dutch language
* Primary diagnosis of a substance use disorder, or organic brain disease (such as dementia)
* Unable to provide informed consent

Where it's running

• University Medical Centre Groningen
  Groningen, Provincie Groningen, Netherlands Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Elise C. D. van der Stouwe, PhD
• Email: e.c.d.van.der.stouwe@umcg.nl
• Phone: +31 (0)6 39199758

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.