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Can we use virtual reality-assisted cognitive behavioral therapy with Inuit in Quebec?

Not Applicable
Conditions
Emotion regulation/dysregulation
Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Registration Number
ISRCTN21831510
Lead Sponsor
Douglas Mental Health University Institute
Brief Summary

2023 Protocol article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37223973/ (added 25/05/2023)

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Ongoing
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria

1. Self-identify as Inuk
2. Live in Montreal
3. Between 14 to 60 years of age
4. Proficient in English or French
5. No history of cardiac conditions
6. No history of epilepsy
7. Can provide an emergency contact
8. Tolerance of VR headset
9. Tolerance of sensors
10. Has no current suicidal or homicidal risk
11. No history of psychosis or schizophrenia
12. Current stable mood
13. Is generally mentally stable (no current suicidality, need for hospitalization, etc)
14. Score less than 8 on the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test C
15. Score less than 3 on the Drug Abuse Screen Test (10 item version)
16. Not have had any change in psychoactive medications during 4 weeks preceding screening and inclusion in the study

Exclusion Criteria

1. Does not identify as Inuk
2. Youth below the age of 14 and adults above the age of 60.
3. Self-reported history of psychosis or schizophrenia
4. Current substance abuse, as measured by two screens (AUDIT-C, DAST-10)
5. Other mental or physical condition that might preclude them from the trial (i.e. pre-existing heart conditions, convulsions, acute mental health risk).

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
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