What this phase means
This study does not use the classic phase 1–4 drug ladder. It may be a device, a behavior program, a surgery timing study, or an early feasibility test.
Phase labels are FDA/ICH categories applied to the registry Phase field. They are not a finding that this study succeeded.
What the registry says happens
If you join, the listed intervention(s) are VR Photoscan, or Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT). The registry lists allocation as randomized. Virtual Reality (VR) is becoming an increasingly important tool in mental healthcare, offering new ways to enhance patient treatment.
They plan to enroll about 40 people at Newtownabbey. Taking part typically means using or being fitted with a device, following a program (exercise, therapy, diet, or an app) plus check-ins.
Official title (unrewritten)
Exploring the Feasibility of Virtual Reality-Assisted Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for PTSD: A Mixed Methods Study
Interventions: VR Photoscan, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
Primary outcome (registry wording): PCL-5