Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Virtual Reality Digital Therapeutics for Seasonal Affective Disorder
Lead Sponsor:
Anglia Ruskin University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Reneural Technologies Ltd.
Aerial Icon Ltd.
Conditions:
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is commonly treated with bright light therapy. Virtual reality (VR) is an immersive computer-generated environment, which has been used to treat mental health difficu...
Detailed Description
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects approximately 1 in 20 people in the UK during the winter months, with significant impacts on wellbeing and productivity. SAD is commonly treated with bright l...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- fluent in English and capable of giving informed consent
- 18 or older
- resident in the United Kingdom and
- able to access internet and attend Anglia Ruskin University's Cambridge campus
- must self-identify or have been diagnosed with SAD, with moderate to severe symptoms
Exclusion
- declared suffering from epilepsy (due to the risk that seizures may be triggered by VR use).
- currently using photosensitizing medications or have significant retinal pathology, due to potentially detrimental effects of light box use. For other ophthalmologic conditions, consultation with an ophthalmologist will be recommended.
- currently receiving active treatment for SAD, including antidepressant medication (less than 3 months), bright light treatment, or psychotherapy (e.g. CBT for seasonal affective disorder).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 27 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 31 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07161570
Start Date
October 27 2025
End Date
December 31 2026
Last Update
September 8 2025
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