Virtual reality therapy for teens with social anxiety
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if virtual reality (VR) can help teenagers with social anxiety feel less nervous in social situations. You would use a VR headset to practice facing fears in a safe environment.
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Who can take part
- You are between 12 and 16 years old.
- You have significant social anxiety (score 19 or higher on a social anxiety questionnaire).
- You speak Dutch fluently.
- You do not have severe depression, severe social anxiety, or psychotic symptoms.
- You are not currently in therapy for anxiety or depression, and have not had exposure therapy for social anxiety in the last 2 years.
- You do not have severe motion sickness, vision or balance problems, epilepsy, or autism spectrum disorder.
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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