Psychedelic Virtual Reality

This observational trial (n=15) will evaluate a novel Virtual Reality Psychedelic (VRP) called DeepDream using the Meta Quest 3 device.

The study, scheduled to run from September 2024 to March 2025, aims to determine whether the subjective experience of DeepDream VRP is comparable to a standard dose of psychedelics. Researchers will also compare DeepDream VRP to other available VR modalities designed to mimic psychedelic experiences and assess the incidence of VRP adverse effects.

The study will involve healthy volunteers and focus on psychedelic experiences in a virtual reality context. As an observational study, it will provide valuable insights into the potential use of virtual reality in psychedelic research or clinical practice, potentially offering a non-pharmacological alternative for inducing psychedelic-like experiences.

Topic Healthy Subjects
Country United States of America
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Yale University
The Yale Psychedelic Science Group was established in 2016.

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