Augmented reality therapy for cockroach phobia
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a projection-based augmented reality exposure system can reduce fear and avoidance in adults with cockroach phobia. It uses a structured “practice with cockroaches” experience to help you feel safer over time.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You have a formal diagnosis of cockroach phobia (animal subtype) based on DSM-5 criteria.
- Your fear has lasted at least 6 months.
- You agree to take part by signing informed consent.
- Your fear and avoidance symptoms score high enough on the study’s diagnostic interview (at least 4 on those scales).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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