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Behavioral Intervention
Telemedicine-based Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for Arachnophobia
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Led By Brian E Bunnell, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of South Florida
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 3 month follow-up
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Study Summary
This trial aims to see if using virtual reality therapy through a telemedicine platform is effective in treating adults with intense fear of dogs, snakes, and/or spiders compared to standard telemental health. The
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 in Florida with intense fears of dogs, snakes, or spiders who have internet and a device for video calls. It's not for those with epilepsy, recent changes in psychotropic meds, hallucinations, suicidal thoughts, or those already in therapy.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study compares two ways to treat phobias without being there in person: one uses virtual reality (Doxy.me VR) and the other uses regular photos and videos. Participants will be randomly placed into one of these treatment groups.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves psychological therapy rather than medication, side effects may include temporary increases in anxiety or distress during exposure to feared stimuli but typically do not involve physical health risks.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 3 month follow-up
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~3 month follow-up
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Phobia symptom severity
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Telemedicine-based Virtual Reality Exposure TherapyActive Control1 Intervention
This group will receive exposure therapy in a telemedicine-based Virtual Reality Clinic using virtual reality snakes, dogs, or spiders. The VR stimuli range from small to medium to large and have four activity levels: idle, calm, energetic, and aggressive.
Group II: Standard Telemedicine Exposure TherapyActive Control1 Intervention
This group will receive exposure therapy via Doxy.me telemedicine platform using photos and videos of snakes, dogs, or spiders. The photo/video stimuli range from small to medium to large and have four activity levels: idle, calm, energetic, and aggressive.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of South FloridaLead Sponsor
412 Previous Clinical Trials
187,029 Total Patients Enrolled
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)NIH
2,786 Previous Clinical Trials
2,689,669 Total Patients Enrolled
Brian E Bunnell, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of South Florida
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What is the current number of participants being recruited for this medical study?
"Yes, data from clinicaltrials.gov confirms the ongoing recruitment for this research. The trial was initially posted on October 3rd, 2023 and last updated on March 6th, 2024. They aim to enroll 30 participants at a single designated site."
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Are participants currently being enrolled in this research study?
"As per clinicaltrials.gov, this investigation is presently seeking potential participants. The trial's initial posting was on October 3rd, 2023 and its latest modification occurred on March 6th, 2024."
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