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Enhancing Generalization of Virtual Reality Exposure for Public Speaking Anxiety
Led by Philipps University Marburg · Updated on 2026-01-09
48
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This randomized controlled trial examines whether imagery-based extinction memory updating following a standardized virtual reality (VR) exposure session improves the generalization of exposure effects to novel public speaking contexts. Individuals with elevated public speaking anxiety will complete a single-session VR speech exposure. Participants are randomized to (a) standard mental rehearsal of the exposure experience or (b) mental rehearsal plus guided imagery that updates the extinction memory with novel, non-exposed contexts. Generalization is assessed 7-14 days later using a multi-context behavioral approach test (BAT) in vivo and in VR.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Enhancing Generalization of Virtual Reality Exposure for Public Speaking Anxiety
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Speech anxiety scale score of 18 or higher on the Personal Report of Communication Apprehension, Public Speaking Subscale (PRCA-PS)
- Age between 18 and 70 years
You will not qualify if you...
History of severe allergic reactions to study medication Currently pregnant or breastfeeding Recent participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions that could affect safety
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Department of Psychology, Philipps-University of Marburg
Marburg, Hesse, Germany, 35037
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Research Team
C
Christoph Benke, Ph.D.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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