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Virtual Reality Intervention for Fear of Heights
Led by Boston University Charles River Campus · Updated on 2024-07-23
44
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
42 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Exposure-based cognitive behavior therapy is an efficacious treatment for acrophobia (fear of heights) and has been delivered effectively in a virtual reality (VR) environment. The present study is designed to evaluate the effects of liked, non-lyrical background music on the efficacy of a brief VR exposure intervention.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Virtual Reality Intervention for Fear of Heights
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Be a current student at Boston University
- Be able to read English to provide informed consent
- Be familiar with using a computer keyboard and mouse or a touch screen device such as a phone or tablet
- For the intervention phase: have an acrophobia score of 45.45 or higher on the Acrophobia Questionnaire Anxiety Subscale
You will not qualify if you...
- Previous participation in this survey or study
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
L
Laura J Long, PhD
CONTACT
M
Michael Otto, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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