Virtual reality vs. video therapy for spider fear
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to treat spider fear: facing spiders in virtual reality or watching someone else do it over video chat. It aims to find which method works better for reducing fear.
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Who can take part
- You are afraid of spiders, possibly with a diagnosis of arachnophobia.
- You are not receiving any psychological, psychiatric, neurological, or medication treatment.
- You have no other mental health condition that is more severe than your spider fear.
- You have no serious heart condition or physical illness that could interfere with exposure therapy.
- You are not pregnant and do not have a drug or alcohol problem.
- You do not have an insect sting allergy.
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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