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Effectiveness of a Projection-based Augmented Reality Exposure System in Treating Cockroach Phobia.
Sponsor: Universitat Jaume I
Summary
The main aim of this study is to validate and test the clinical effectiveness of the projection-based augmented reality system in cockroach phobia exposure therapy through an RCT that includes three conditions: (i) projection-based augmented reality therapy, (ii) usual treatment (in vivo exposure), (iii) waiting list control. In addition, it is intended to analyze the potential of the eye-tracking technology as a tool for evaluating the clinical effectiveness in cockroach phobia treatment.
Official title: Effectiveness of a Projection-based Augmented Reality Exposure System in Treating Cockroach Phobia. A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
96
Start Date
2020-11-01
Completion Date
2026-07-31
Last Updated
2024-05-17
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Projection-based augmented reality exposure therapy (P-ARET).
The intervention will be based on exposure therapy to cockroaches using P-ARET. The treatment will follow the guidelines of the "one-session treatment" (OST). Main components: Psychoeducation, Exposure to the feared object (cockroach), modeling (the therapist will interact with the phobic stimulus first and if possible, the patient will follow the same steps), cognitive challenge, and reinforcement and relapse prevention.
In vivo exposure therapy
The intervention will be based on traditional in vivo exposure therapy to real cockroaches. The treatment will follow the guidelines of the "one-session treatment" (OST). Main components: Psychoeducation, Exposure to the feared object (cockroach), modeling (the therapist will interact with the phobic stimulus first and if possible, the patient will follow the same steps), cognitive challenge, and reinforcement and relapse prevention.
Locations (1)
Universitat Jaume I
Castellon, Castellón, Spain