Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Virtual Reality Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Social Anxiety Among Youths in Hong Kong

Lead Sponsor:

Hong Kong Shue Yan University

Conditions:

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)

Social Phobia

Eligibility:

All Genders

15-24 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of a VR-based CBT intervention for social anxiety-driven depression among Hong Kong youth (ages 15-24). Given the limitations of traditiona...

Detailed Description

Background: Youth depression in Hong Kong is a growing concern, with a significant number of secondary school and college students exhibiting depressive symptoms. Social anxiety-driven depression, par...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • youths aged between 15 and 24 years old; and
  • scoring above 24 on the Social Phobia Inventory.

Exclusion

  • unable to attempt a baseline assessment (e.g., due to being unpermitted to leave a psychiatric ward);
  • photosensitive epilepsy;
  • significant visual, auditory, or balance impairment;
  • currently receiving another intensive psychological intervention; and
  • currently holding active suicidal plans

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 30 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

90 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06876779

Start Date

November 1 2025

End Date

December 30 2026

Last Update

September 15 2025

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