Status:
UNKNOWN
Using Virtual Reality to Treat Social Anxiety in Autistic Adolescents
Lead Sponsor:
King's College London
Collaborating Sponsors:
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
National Institute for Health Research, United Kingdom
Conditions:
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Social Anxiety
Eligibility:
All Genders
13-18 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will test the feasibility and acceptability of virtual reality assisted cognitive behavioural therapy for the treatment of social anxiety in autistic adolescents. Five adolescents will rece...
Detailed Description
Difficulties interacting with others in social situations is a core characteristic of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These difficulties are intensified by social anxiety - commonly experienced in aut...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Participants will be included at screening if:
- Aged between 13 and 18 years
- Clinically diagnosed with ASD by a neurodevelopmental clinician
- Experiencing anxiety in social situations that is impairing daily functioning as determined by clinicians
- Deemed suitable by the clinical team for the intervention based on factors such as sufficient verbal ability, desire to participate, willingness to undertake exposure-based activities, and no current/active suicidal plans.
- Able to speak and understand English fluently
- Patient and parents/caregivers agree to CBT
Exclusion
- Participants will be excluded at screening if:
- Diagnosed with photosensitive epilepsy
- Receiving concurrent psychological therapy
- Immediate plans are in-place to change their psychopharmacological medication regimen
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
September 1 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
5 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04301141
Start Date
January 1 2021
End Date
September 1 2021
Last Update
September 9 2020
Active Locations (3)
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1
St Thomas Hospital, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
London, United Kingdom, SE1 7EH
2
King's College London
London, United Kingdom, SE5 8AF
3
Maudsley Hospital, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
London, United Kingdom, SE5 8AZ