Virtual Reality Therapy for Social Anxiety
Testing Mechanisms of Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for Social Anxiety
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
no Interaction VRET
Scripted Interactions VRET
Fully Customized Interactions VRET
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 45 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Palo Alto University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults with social anxiety who want to try virtual reality therapy. Participants will engage in different types of virtual reality sessions, some in person and some conducted remotely.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am at least 18 years old.
- I live in the U.S. and can travel to Mountain View Campus for visits.
- I am able to give my consent.
- I have Social Anxiety Disorder confirmed by an interview or a score above 47.
You may not be able to join if
- I currently have an alcohol or substance use disorder.
- I have a current or past psychotic disorder or bipolar disorder.
- I have changed my psychiatric medication in the last 6 weeks.
- I am currently in cognitive behavioral therapy for social anxiety.
- I have impaired vision that prevents me from seeing in a VR headset without glasses.
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
The purpose of this study is to test mechanisms and processes of virtual reality and augmented reality exposure therapy for social anxiety. There is substantial evidence that virtual reality exposure therapy is an effective treatment for social anxiety. However, it can be difficult to access treatment that needs to be conducted in person. Tests of self-guided (without therapist assistance) virtual…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Individuals at least 18 years of age
* Located in the U.S. with sufficient proximity to Mountain View Campus to attend in person visit(s).
* Able to give consent
* Social Anxiety Disorder based on Structured Clinical Interview AND/OR self-report score cutoff (LSAS \> 47).
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