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Comparison of the Effectiveness Level of Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy With Sertraline Treatment in Social Anxiety Disorder
Led by Emine Kanmaz · Updated on 2025-09-25
56
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
106 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
E
Emine Kanmaz
Lead Sponsor
K
Kocaeli University
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study compares two treatment approaches for adolescents and young adults with social anxiety. One group will participate in therapy sessions using a virtual reality headset, while the other group will receive sertraline, a commonly used medication for social anxiety. The goal is to see which treatment is more effective in reducing anxiety symptoms and improving daily functioning. The study will also look at how acceptable and safe these treatments are. A total of 56 participants will be enrolled at Kocaeli University, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Comparison of the Effectiveness Level of Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy With Sertraline Treatment in Social Anxiety Disorder
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Applied to Kocaeli University Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic
- Have normal intelligence based on clinical observation
- Be between 12 and 17 years of age
- Have a diagnosis of social anxiety disorder (SAD)
- Have refused medication recommended for SAD (Research arm only)
- For SAD; not currently receiving medical treatment
- Have received written consent to participate from self and/or authorized first-degree relatives
- Have volunteered to participate through an invitation poster presentation
- Accept sertraline treatment and volunteer for the study (Control arm only)
You will not qualify if you...
- Substance use disorder
- Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Cognitive disability
- Neurological disorder (Research arm only)
- Balance disorder (Research arm only)
- Patients who have received SSRI treatment for SAD in the last 6 months
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Kocaeli University Hospital - Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Kocaeli, Turkey (Türkiye), 41000
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Research Team
E
Emine Kayış, MD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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