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Telemedicine-Based Virtual Reality Clinic for the Treatment of Phobias
Sponsor: University of South Florida
Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility of conducting a randomized controlled efficacy trial comparing the delivery of exposure therapy via a telemedicine-based virtual reality clinic (Doxy.me VR) vs. standard telemental health (TMH) to adults with intense fear of dogs, snakes, and/or spiders. The secondary purpose is to preliminarily examine the efficacy of using Doxy.me VR vs. TMH in reducing phobia severity.
Official title: Doxy.me VR vs. Telemental Health-Based Exposure Therapy
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
54
Start Date
2023-10-25
Completion Date
2024-07-26
Last Updated
2026-05-18
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Telemedicine Exposure Therapy Using Photos and Videos
Participants will complete 12 60-minute exposure therapy sessions using photos/videos and progress to in vivo exposures.
Telemedicine-Based Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy
Participants will complete 12 60-minute exposure therapy sessions in a Virtual Reality Clinic using Virtual Reality stimuli and progress to in vivo exposures.
Locations (1)
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida, United States