The startup develops a digital therapy platform that utilizes an immersive video game to treat major depressive episodes, particularly for patients who do not respond to traditional therapies. This approach aims to achieve measurable reductions in depressive symptoms and improvements in quality of life, with outcomes comparable to psychotherapy.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many individuals struggling with major depressive disorder do not respond adequately to traditional treatments like medication and psychotherapy. Stigma, limited availability, and long waiting times create further barriers to accessing effective mental healthcare.
Solution
Soihtu DTx offers a digital therapeutic platform that uses engaging, narrative-driven video games to treat major depressive episodes. The platform delivers personalized interventions tailored to individual needs, complementing existing treatments and providing a scalable solution for mental healthcare. By combining scientific research with the engaging power of gameplay, Soihtu DTx aims to make evidence-based mental healthcare more accessible and effective. The game-based approach empowers patients to actively participate in their recovery, driving meaningful improvements in their lives.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals with major depressive disorder who have not found sufficient relief from traditional treatments, as well as mental health professionals seeking innovative and scalable therapeutic tools.
Features
- Narrative-driven gameplay designed to be engaging and impactful for patients with depression
- Personalized treatment pathways using precision psychiatry to optimize individual outcomes
- Clinically validated in large-scale trials for effectiveness and safety
- Seamless integration with existing treatment modalities
- Novel method (CORTO) for measuring digital intervention user experience