Virtual Reality Therapy for Student Anxiety
Pilot Study of Virtual Reality Therapy for Students With Anxiety
- Age
- 18 – 30
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 100 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston · Other
This trial is looking for college students who want to reduce their anxiety through virtual reality sessions. Participants will take part in six sessions over three weeks and share their experiences and anxiety levels.
You may be able to join if
- I am enrolled at The University of Texas Health Science Center.
- I am competent in English.
- I have a score of at least 3 on the Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-2) questionnaire.
You may not be able to join if
- I am currently receiving psychological treatment for anxiety.
- I have received treatment for anxiety in the past year.
- I have photosensitive epilepsy.
- I have problems with stereoscopic vision or balance.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Check Your EligibilityThe purpose of this study is to assess changes in self-reported anxiety over the course of six virtual reality (VR) sessions and to assess changes in academic self-efficacy, as well as examine the feasibility and acceptability of a relatively short and time intensive VR intervention (i.e.,six sessions over the course of three weeks) for reducing anxiety symptoms in college students.
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