NCT05319509NARecruiting

Pilot Study of Virtual Reality Therapy for Students With Anxiety

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Start Date

4/1/2022

Completion Date

8/1/2027

Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess changes in self-reported anxiety over the course of six virtual reality (VR) sessions and to assess changes in academic self-efficacy, as well as examine the feasibility and acceptability of a relatively short and time intensive VR intervention (i.e.,six sessions over the course of three weeks) for reducing anxiety symptoms in college students.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Range: 18 years to 30 years

Inclusion Criteria: * enrolled in The University of Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health San Antonio regional campus * competent in English * total score of at least 3 on the Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-2) Exclusion Criteria: * Currently receiving psychological treatment for anxiety symptoms, or has received treatment in the last year. * Report photosensitive epilepsy. * Report stereoscopic vision or balance problems

Interventions

DEVICE

gameChange

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Conditions

Anxiety

Locations

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Houston, Texas 77030

United States