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August 5, 2026Pilot and Feasibility StudiesOpen Access

Virtual reality mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for reducing psychological distress in people with depression and/or anxiety symptoms: two uncontrolled feasibility studies

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RGRebecca L. GouldUniversity of LondonMHMatthew Hoad-RobsonTES Global (United Kingdom)KBKim BevanTES Global (United Kingdom)

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Implication

Uncontrolled feasibility studies examine VR-MBCT's acceptability and efficacy in reducing psychological distress.

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore the feasibility and acceptability of virtual reality-based mindfulness therapy in reducing psychological distress among individuals with depression and anxiety symptoms.
  • Conducted two uncontrolled feasibility studies with participants aged ≥ 18 years.
  • Each participant underwent five VR-MBCT sessions over 8 weeks, totaling approximately two hours each week.
  • Co-primary outcomes included recruitment, retention, data completion, and satisfaction with VR-MBCT.
  • In Study 1, 35 participants were recruited with 63% retention and 51% completing 4 weeks of therapy.
  • In Study 2, 48 participants were recruited, 54% retained, and 46% completed 4 weeks of therapy.
  • Preliminary findings indicated improvements in anxiety, depression, mental well-being, and mindfulness from pre- to post-intervention.

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Gould et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a72e7d2226790f370657258https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-026-01892-w
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