U.S., Feb. 28 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07437872) titled 'Testing Mechanisms of Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for Social Anxiety' on Feb. 20.
Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to test mechanisms and processes of virtual reality and augmented reality exposure therapy for social anxiety. There is substantial evidence that virtual reality exposure therapy is an effective treatment for social anxiety. However, it can be difficult to access treatment that needs to be conducted in person. Tests of self-guided (without therapist assistance) virtual reality exposure therapy have had mixed efficacy and tests of augmentation offer an important method to optimize brief interventions. The...