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Cinematic Virtual Reality Intervention for Improving Psychosocial Functioning in Individuals With Schizophrenia

NCT07326618 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 37

Last updated 2026-01-12

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Summary

Virtual reality (VR) is a novel and innovative intervention method increasingly used in psychiatric research and treatment. VR allows individuals to experience realistic, everyday social situations in a safe and controlled environment. This study aims to examine the effects of a cinematic VR-based psychosocial intervention on individuals with schizophrenia who experience reduced psychosocial functioning and social isolation.

In this study, a Cinematic Virtual Reality Treatment Program (cVR-PTP) consisting of 12 weekly sessions was developed. Each session focuses on real-life social situations designed to support social interaction and daily functioning. The intervention aims to contribute to improvements in psychosocial functioning, social engagement, and overall functioning in individuals with schizophrenia.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Cinematic Virtual Reality Psychososcial Treatment Program Group

cVR-PTP 1. Week - Orientation to the Virtual Environment: Ability to use the VR headset, visual-spatial awareness related to the virtual environment 2. Week - Orientation to the Virtual Environment: Ability to use the VR headset, visual-spatial awareness related to the virtual environment 3. Week - Self-Care: Waking up in the morning, taking a shower 4. Week - Social Interaction: Waiting at a crowded public transport stop, interacting with others 5. Week - Mobility: Traveling with others on a tram 6. Week - Mobility: Traveling with others on a ferry 7. Week - Mobility and Daily Living Activities: Shopping at a traditional bazaar 8. Week - Social Interaction: Going alone to a café 9. Week - Daily Living Activities: Experiencing a grocery shopping 10. Week - Independent Time Activities - Social Interaction: Participating in a cooking workshop 11. Week - Social Interaction: watching aTV show with others 12. Week - Social Interaction: Being in a pleasant family and friends setting

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Dokuz Eylul University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Köksal Alptekin, MD, Professor · Dokuz Eylul University

  • Faik Kartelli, PhD · Dokuz Eylul University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
55 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-04-12
Primary Completion
2024-03-15
Completion
2024-09-17

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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Diseases

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