Virtual reality therapy for college students with anxiety
Pilot Study of Virtual Reality Therapy for Students With Anxiety
This study tests whether virtual reality therapy can help college students feel less anxious and improve their confidence in school.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Houston, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT05319509 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a virtual reality (VR) intervention designed to reduce anxiety symptoms among college students. Participants will engage in six VR sessions over three weeks, during which their self-reported anxiety levels and academic self-efficacy will be assessed. The study aims to determine the feasibility and acceptability of this innovative approach to managing anxiety in an academic setting.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are college students enrolled at The University of Texas Health Science Center who experience mild anxiety.
Not a fit: Patients currently receiving psychological treatment for anxiety or those with specific vision or balance issues may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could provide a novel and effective method for reducing anxiety symptoms in college students.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of virtual reality for anxiety treatment is emerging, this specific approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in similar populations.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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
Where this trial is running
Houston, Texas
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — Houston, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Tsai Jack, PhD — The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
- Study coordinator: Tsai Jack, PhD
- Email: Jack.Tsai@uth.tmc.edu
- Phone: 210-276-9022
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.