Virtual Reality Treatment for Fear of Animals Online
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a telemedicine-based virtual reality program to help adults overcome specific animal phobias (dogs, snakes, or spiders) using a computer or smartphone from home. The treatment uses immersive VR exposure—a proven therapy—delivered remotely by study therapists.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a significant, self-reported fear of dogs, snakes, and/or spiders
- You score high enough on a fear screening questionnaire (specific cutoff depends on which animal you fear)
- You have reliable internet access and a computer or smartphone that can do video calls
- You are not currently in therapy with another therapist outside this study
- You have not started or changed psychiatric medications in the last 6 weeks
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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