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July 5, 2026JMIR Formative ResearchOpen Access

Virtual Reality–Based Relaxation Training and Symptom Improvement Among Inpatients With Depressive Disorders: Retrospective Nonrandomized Comparative Study

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LLLinhui LiuWZWenqian ZhaoMHMengqing He

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Retrospective study examines the effects of virtual reality relaxation on symptoms in inpatients, suggesting potential benefits for anxiety relief.

Key Points

  • This study aims to assess the impact of VR-based relaxation training on depressive and anxiety symptoms in hospitalized patients. It also evaluates whether symptom improvement varies with session frequency.
  • Retrospective, nonrandomized comparative study using medical records.
  • Included 133 inpatients with depressive disorders; 63 received VR training plus usual care, and 70 received usual care only.
  • Symptoms were assessed using the Hamilton Depression Scale and Anxiety Rating Scale at admission and discharge.
  • At discharge, the VR group showed lower depressive and anxiety scores compared to the control group.
  • Higher response rates for depression and anxiety were observed in the VR group.
  • Anxiety remission rates were higher in the VR group, but depression remission rates were similar between groups.

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Liu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a49f4b8f5d1d45b2880004ehttps://doi.org/10.2196/75251
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