Status:
RECRUITING
Virtual Reality Exposure for Public Speaking Anxiety
Lead Sponsor:
Vilnius University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Linkoeping University
Stockholm University
Conditions:
Public Speaking Anxiety
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-30 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study aims to examine the efficacy of exposure using virtual reality (VR) for public speaking anxiety in young adults in two treatment arms: a one-session VR exposure therapy with a 4-week online...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- aged 18-30 and studying in higher education;
- experiencing a significant level of public speaking anxiety (60+ on PSAS);
- able to use a computer and have access to the internet for the duration of the study;
- able to understand, write and speak in Lithuanian;
- available to participate in one or three in-person intervention sessions and can devote the time to participate in a 4-week online program following the intervention sessions.
Exclusion
- a history of seizures or a history of epilepsy;
- other significant medical conditions that would prevent them from participating in the program;
- high levels of depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9 rating of 15 and above and mentions of suicidal ideation) or other significant psychiatric conditions that would interfere with participation in the program;
- a tendency to have extreme seasickness reactions or a history of adverse physical reactions to virtual reality experiences or difficulty with or lack of stereoscopic vision;
- current involvement in other psychological interventions such as psychological counseling or psychotherapy;
- use of psychoactive drugs, unless stable for three months;
- current participation in other programs aimed at reducing public speaking anxiety.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 14 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
80 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06214039
Start Date
February 14 2024
End Date
May 1 2026
Last Update
May 24 2024
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Vilnius University
Vilnius, Lithuania, LT-01513