Virtual reality therapy for anxiety in public health students
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This pilot study tests whether guided virtual reality sessions can reduce anxiety symptoms in eligible students. You may be asked to complete brief anxiety screening and use the VR therapy if you qualify.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are enrolled at the University of Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health San Antonio regional campus
- You can read and understand English well enough to do study tasks
- Your quick anxiety screening score is at least 3 on the GAD-2 questionnaire
- You are not currently getting talk therapy or other psychological treatment for anxiety, and you haven’t had it in the past year
- You do not have photosensitive epilepsy (seizures triggered by flashing lights)
- You do not have serious problems with 3D vision or balance that could be affected by VR
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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