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Application of Virtual Reality Technology to Treatment of Social Anxiety

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Start Date

11/7/2024

Completion Date

3/31/2026

Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare CBT VR exposure + VR social skills treatment to CBT Imaginal exposure + mindfulness, in reducing the severity of social anxiety in adults with autism and social anxiety (SA), to identify characteristics associated with benefitting from the CBT-VR treatment and to assess acceptability and feasibility of the VR intervention for patients receiving it and use findings to improve methods and to prepare for a community based pragmatic trial.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Range: 18 years to No maximum

Inclusion Criteria: * Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (diagnosed by a qualified professional) * verbal and literate in English or Spanish * average or greater intellectual ability, based on history and interview * able to operate a computer (Windows or Mac). Exclusion Criteria: * current or historical severe mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or severe depression * intellectual disability or a learning disability that would interfere with participating (e.g., unable to read) * unable use the technology or do not have access to the technology * unable to read

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

CBT

DEVICE

VR

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Conditions

Autism Spectrum DisorderSocial Anxiety Disorder

Locations

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Houston, Texas 77030

United States