RECREO

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  A Pilot Feasibility Trial Assessing the feasibility of VR Immersive Therapy on Symptom Severity Reduction, Psychotropic Medication Use, and Its Role in Reminiscence Therapy for Older Adults in an Acute Mental Health Ward

• IRAS ID

  362950

• Contact name

  Anita Kulatilake

• Contact email

  anita.kulatilake@nhs.net

• Sponsor organisation

  Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

• Duration of Study in the UK

  1 years, 0 months, days

• Research summary

  This project seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of the advantages of VR immersive therapy while offering structured guidance for its safe and effective integration into inpatient mental health settings. VR technology can be applied across a range of therapeutic interventions, including exposure therapy, relaxation and stress reduction techniques, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, social skills training, and reminiscence therapy for individuals with cognitive impairments. By leveraging the immersive and interactive nature of VR, mental health practitioners can create controlled, customizable, and engaging therapeutic environments that support emotional regulation, behavioural modification, and overall mental well-being.

• REC name

  East Midlands - Leicester South Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  26/EM/0068

• Date of REC Opinion

  18 May 2026

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion