Trials / Completed
CompletedNCT06850376
COVID Feel Good-An Easy Self-Help Virtual Reality Protocol to Overcome the Psychological Burden of Coronavirus
- Status
- Completed
- Phase
- N/A
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 36 (actual)
- Sponsor
- Istituto Auxologico Italiano · Academic / Other
- Sex
- All
- Age
- 18 Years
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
Summary
This pragmatic trial aims to evaluate whether a weekly self-help virtual reality protocol can help overcome the psychological burden of the COVID-19 pandemic. The protocol is based on 'The Secret Garden' 360° VR video available online (www.covidfeelgood.com) which simulates a natural environment to promote relaxation and self-reflection. The VR experience is combined with daily cognitive and social exercises designed to facilitate critical examination of personal identity, relationships, and coping strategies. The study assesses whether this intervention can reduce anxiety, depression, perceived stress, and hopelessness while improving well-being and social connectedness during pandemic-related restrictions.
Conditions
Interventions
| Type | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| BEHAVIORAL | COVID Feel Good VR Self-Help Protocol | The intervention consists of a 7-day self-help protocol based on daily exposure to 'The Secret Garden' 360° VR video (10 minutes per day) available at www.covidfeelgood.com, combined with different daily cognitive and social exercises. Participants use a smartphone with VR headset compatible with the Cardboard format. Each day's exercise addresses different psychological aspects: fighting rumination, awakening self-esteem, autobiographical memory, sense of community, goals and dreams, empathy, and planning for change. Exercises are designed to be performed individually and then discussed with a partner. |
| OTHER | Waiting Period | Participants in the control group initially undergo a 7-day waiting period before receiving the VR self-help protocol. During this period, they complete the same baseline assessments as the experimental group but do not receive any specific intervention. |
Timeline
- Start date
- 2020-04-01
- Primary completion
- 2021-10-01
- Completion
- 2021-12-31
- First posted
- 2025-02-27
- Last updated
- 2025-02-27
Locations
1 site across 1 country: Italy
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT06850376. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.