Virtual Reality for Public Speaking Anxiety

(ETC2 Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

+12 other locations

Overseen by Michael Otto, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Recruiting

Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

Exposure-based cognitive behavior therapy is an efficacious treatment for speech anxiety and has been delivered effectively in a virtual reality (VR) environment. The present multicenter study (conducted through the Exposure Therapy Consortium) is designed to evaluate whether trait versus state positive affectivity is a more effective predictor of exposure therapy outcomes. Further, the investigators will examine whether the predictive significance of trait positive affectivity can be accounted for by examination of baseline levels of self-efficacy, hope, and optimism.

Research Team

Michael Otto, PhD

Principal Investigator

Boston University

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals with anxiety disorders, specifically those who experience speech anxiety or social anxiety disorder. Participants should be comfortable using virtual reality (VR) technology as the intervention involves a single-session VR exposure.

Inclusion Criteria

Ability to read English to provide informed consent

Current student at a participating University

Familiarity with a computer keyboard and mouse or a touch screen device (e.g. phone, tablet)

Exclusion Criteria

Previous participation (i.e., no participant may take the survey more than once)

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Single-session VR exposure intervention (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial Overview The study tests if a one-time virtual reality session can help reduce speech anxiety. It also explores whether long-term personality traits or temporary emotional states better predict how well people will respond to this VR therapy.

Participant Groups

Group I: Positive or Negative Mood Induction via film clips Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

VR exposure is the only intervention, but the VR intervention is conducted following either positive or negative mood induction.

Find a Clinic Near You

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Boston University Boston, MA

University of Arizona Tucson, AZ

Tufts University Boston, MA

Albright College Reading, PA

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Boston University Charles River Campus

Lead Sponsor

Trials

125

Patients Recruited

14,100+

The University of Hong Kong

Collaborator

Trials

1238

Patients Recruited

1,387,000+

University of Texas at Austin

Collaborator

Trials

387

Patients Recruited

86,100+

Tufts University

Collaborator

Trials

271

Patients Recruited

595,000+

The University of New South Wales

Collaborator

Trials

122

Patients Recruited

229,000+

Curtin University

Collaborator

Trials

28

Patients Recruited

81,400+

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Collaborator

Trials

21

Patients Recruited

5,800+

University of Western Sydney

Collaborator

Trials

21

Patients Recruited

2,700+

National University of Singapore

Collaborator

Trials

300

Patients Recruited

205,000+

Philipps Universität Marburg

Collaborator

Trials

3

Patients Recruited

1,500+