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Virtual reality mindfulness training for veterans in residential substance use treatment: Pilot study of feasibility and acceptability

Van Doren Natalia, Ng Helen, Rawat Eshaan, McKenna Kevin R., Blonigen Daniel M. · Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment · 2024 · Context or measurement study

Original publication

Recorded summary

A headset mindfulness pilot in residential substance use treatment enrolled 20 veterans aged 23–72 and 12 providers. It evaluated usability and acceptability. A single session offers limited evidence on treatment.

Recorded limitations

A feasibility study of VR mindfulness in residential substance use treatment. A live physiological feedback loop was unverified.

Evidence and provenance

Chapter Trust Factor uses a minimum of three distinct qualifying studies. Publication records retain their own evidence and assessment.

Study design and assessment
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Context or measurement study
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true
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The publication is a peer-reviewed journal study or review. A qualifying randomised comparison was not verified in the assessed source.
sources

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.josat.2024.209315

trust Factor
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1
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Paper
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assessed
randomized Controlled Trial
Not recorded
blinding
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peer Reviewed
true
basis
The publication is a peer-reviewed journal study or review. A qualifying randomised comparison was not verified in the assessed source.
sources

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38378078/ · https://doi.org/10.1016/j.josat.2024.209315

review Scope
Existing publication-specific assessments and bibliographic indexing; no blanket full-text appraisal.
assessed At
2026-11-05
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1
jadad
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evidence
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No live signal established
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A feasibility study of VR mindfulness in residential substance use treatment. A live physiological feedback loop was unverified.
Topics and recorded topic scores
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Citation snapshot and identifiers
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10.1016/j.josat.2024.209315
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Complete approved library record
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pmid-38378078
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title
Virtual reality mindfulness training for veterans in residential substance use treatment: Pilot study of feasibility and acceptability
journal
Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment
neurotransmitters
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year
2024
authors
Van Doren Natalia, Ng Helen, Rawat Eshaan, McKenna Kevin R., Blonigen Daniel M.
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Context or measurement study
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10.1016/j.josat.2024.209315
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38378078
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.josat.2024.209315

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Mindfulness and biofeedback

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summary
A headset mindfulness pilot in residential substance use treatment enrolled 20 veterans aged 23–72 and 12 providers. It evaluated usability and acceptability. A single session offers limited evidence on treatment.
limitation
A feasibility study of VR mindfulness in residential substance use treatment. A live physiological feedback loop was unverified.
citation Count
Not recorded
study Design Assessment
category
peer-reviewed-study
peer Reviewed
true
basis
The publication is a peer-reviewed journal study or review. A qualifying randomised comparison was not verified in the assessed source.
sources

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.josat.2024.209315

paper Trust Assessment
score
1
scope
Paper
status
assessed
randomized Controlled Trial
Not recorded
blinding
not-confirmed
peer Reviewed
true
basis
The publication is a peer-reviewed journal study or review. A qualifying randomised comparison was not verified in the assessed source.
sources

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38378078/ · https://doi.org/10.1016/j.josat.2024.209315

review Scope
Existing publication-specific assessments and bibliographic indexing; no blanket full-text appraisal.
assessed At
2026-11-05
display Crosses
1
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Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment
chapter Entries
  1. title
    Virtual reality mindfulness training for veterans in residential substance use treatment: Pilot study of feasibility and acceptability
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    10.1016/j.josat.2024.209315
    pmid
    38378078
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    Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment
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    Van Doren Natalia, Ng Helen, Rawat Eshaan, McKenna Kevin R., Blonigen Daniel M.
    design
    Context or measurement study
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    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.josat.2024.209315

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    None recorded
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    Mindfulness and biofeedback

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    A feasibility study of VR mindfulness in residential substance use treatment. A live physiological feedback loop was unverified.
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    A headset mindfulness pilot in residential substance use treatment enrolled 20 veterans aged 23–72 and 12 providers. It evaluated usability and acceptability. A single session offers limited evidence on treatment.
    limitation
    A feasibility study of VR mindfulness in residential substance use treatment. A live physiological feedback loop was unverified.
    quotes
    None recorded
    source Pages
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    study Design Assessment
    category
    peer-reviewed-study
    peer Reviewed
    true
    basis
    The publication is a peer-reviewed journal study or review. A qualifying randomised comparison was not verified in the assessed source.
    sources

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.josat.2024.209315

    paper Trust Assessment
    score
    1
    scope
    Paper
    status
    assessed
    randomized Controlled Trial
    Not recorded
    blinding
    not-confirmed
    peer Reviewed
    true
    basis
    The publication is a peer-reviewed journal study or review. A qualifying randomised comparison was not verified in the assessed source.
    sources

    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38378078/ · https://doi.org/10.1016/j.josat.2024.209315

    review Scope
    Existing publication-specific assessments and bibliographic indexing; no blanket full-text appraisal.
    assessed At
    2026-11-05
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    1
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evidence
evidence Type
No live signal established
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No live signal established
relationship Note
A feasibility study of VR mindfulness in residential substance use treatment. A live physiological feedback loop was unverified.
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unassessed
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topic Trust Scores

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