Clinical Efficacy of a Virtual Reality Tool for the Treatment of Obesity

Clinical Efficacy of a Virtual Reality Tool for the Treatment of Obesity (SOCRATES)

The objective of the study, which is framed within European Union's H2020 project titled SOCRATES, is to assess the clinical efficacy of a Virtual Reality (VR) embodiment tool for treating obesity and to compare it to usual care, through a Randomized Controlled Trial

Inclusion Criteria:

• BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 and ≤ 55 kg/m2.
• Receiving ambulatory treatment at the Vall d´Hebron University Hospital.
• No concurrent involvement in other treatment related to the obesity condition.
• Minimal digital skills and able to use a proper digital device (Smartphone, tablet, computer).
• Oral and written understanding of the Spanish language to complete the questionnaires and use the system.
• Acceptance to sign the informed consent to participate.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Body Mass Index > 45.
• Presence of an Eating Disorder during the last 2 years.
• Non-stabilised severe mental disorder that could interfere with the successful implementation of the research protocol (i.e. psychosis, depression with suicidal risk, alcohol or drug abuse, psychotic or manic symptoms).
• Auditory or visual complications that might affect the participant during exposure to the VR platform.
• Intellectual disability or any major illness seriously affecting cognitive performance (i.e. neurological disorders).
• Personal history of epilepsy.