Virtual and In-Person Therapy for Agoraphobia
Differential Effects of in Vivo and Virtual Exposure Therapy in Agoraphobia
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Agoraphobia; Panic
Social Anxiety Disorder
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 75
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 68 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for people with agoraphobia or social phobia. Participants will explore how different therapy methods can help with their anxiety and body awareness.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have been diagnosed with agoraphobia with or without panic disorder
- I have been diagnosed with social phobia
- I am a healthy individual without mental illness
- I may have a depressive disorder alongside my other diagnosis
You may not be able to join if
- I have substance dependence or schizophrenia
- I have bipolar disorder or dementia
- I have an eating disorder or PTSD
- I have a major depressive episode or personality disorder
- I have cancer or cardiovascular diseases
- I have epilepsy or autoimmune diseases
- I am currently pregnant or breastfeeding
- I am undergoing psychotherapy
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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About This Trial
Anxiety disorders, including agoraphobia, are prevalent in the German population, leading affected individuals to avoid specific places like crowds or public transport. Although cognitive-behavioral therapy with exposure is an effective treatment, many patients resort to medication rather than therapy. Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET) shows promise in easing exposure treatment with customiz…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Experimental group: Diagnosis of agoraphobia with or without panic disorder
* Clinical control group: diagnosis of social phobia
* Control group: healthy individuals without acute or chronic mental illness
* A depressive disorder may be present as a comorbid diagnosis in the e…
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