Actively Recruiting
UniVRse: VR-CBT for Students With Social Anxiety
Led by University of Surrey · Updated on 2024-05-13
90
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
29 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Surrey
Lead Sponsor
U
University of Westminster
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this pilot randomised controlled trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of the UniVRse VR-CBT programme in students with social anxiety. The aims of this trial are: 1. To determine whether a full trial is justified; 2. To establish the effect size on the co-primary outcomes for a sample size calculation for a definitive trial; 3. To address questions concerning study recruitment, retention, and acceptability. Participants will complete a baseline assessment (T0) and then be randomly allocated to receive either UniVRse VR-CBT or join the wait-list control group. UniVRse VR-CBT uses graded exposure techniques delivered using VR to help students feel more confident in university-based situations. Data will be collected post-intervention (T1) along with exit interviews to assess participant experience.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
UniVRse: VR-CBT for Students With Social Anxiety
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Current student at the University of Westminster
- Able to read and communicate in English
- Wanting help to feel more confident at university
- Have context-specific social anxiety defined by moderate or often anxiety on key social situations in the MLSAS-SR questionnaire (asking questions in lectures, giving presentations, speaking in online seminars, small group discussions)
You will not qualify if you...
- Have photosensitive epilepsy
- Have a visual impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses
- Have a balance disorder
- Have significant auditory impairment
- Have current and active suicidal plans
- Currently accessing or planning to access another psychological intervention during the study
- Pregnant or breastfeeding (for saliva sample participants)
- Taking any medications (for saliva sample participants)
- Have any serious medical condition (for saliva sample participants)
- Think they currently have COVID-19 (may still participate in main trial)
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Westminster
London, United Kingdom
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
C
Cassie M Hazell, PhD
CONTACT
J
Joanna Birkett, DClin
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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