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Development and Evaluation of a Virtual Reality Tool for At-Risk Trauma-Exposed Young People
Led by Medical University of South Carolina · Updated on 2026-04-13
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
8 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are investigating a virtual reality tool designed for young people at risk due to psychosocial trauma, substance use disorders, or HIV, focusing on young men who have sex with men, adolescents with substance use disorder, and frontline healthcare workers serving these populations. The study aims to refine this tool through both qualitative and quantitative research to better understand and address substance use and HIV risk behaviors among trauma-exposed youth aged 15 to 30. Participants will complete three study sessions. In the first session, they provide informed consent and undergo baseline assessments. About one week later, the second session involves using and evaluating the virtual reality tool. Approximately one week after that, the third session repeats the baseline assessments to gather follow-up data. All participants receive the same behavioral intervention using the virtual reality tool. During the study, researchers will measure the quantity and frequency of substance use from the start of the first session through the third session, spanning about two weeks. Participants will be assessed on their experiences with the tool and substance use behaviors. The study includes young people who have experienced traumatic events and frontline workers who support these groups. The overall participation involves three sessions over several weeks, allowing careful monitoring and evaluation of the tool's impact.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Development and Evaluation of a Virtual Reality Tool for At-Risk Trauma-Exposed Young People
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Identify as a young man who has sex with men or are romantically or physically attracted to men
- Aged between 15 and 30 years
- Have experienced at least one interpersonal traumatic event (such as sexual or physical assault, or witnessing domestic or community violence)
- Are sexually active or plan to become sexually active with a partner in the next 12 months
- Live in the Charleston, SC/Tri-county area
- Have used substances in the past year if aged 15-17 or in the past 6 months if aged 18-30 (for adolescents with substance use disorder)
- Work directly with adolescents or young adults affected by trauma, substance use disorder, HIV, or who identify as young men who have sex with men (for frontline healthcare workers)
You will not qualify if you...
- Exhibiting psychotic symptoms
- Having significant cognitive disability
- History of Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- Active suicidal or homicidal thoughts
- Self-reporting high levels of motion sickness
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Approximately 2 weeks
Participants complete three study sessions including baseline assessments and use of the virtual reality tool.
3 visits over 2 weeks (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center
Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29425
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
C
Charli Kirby, BA
C
Carla Danielson, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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