NCT07323498 Enhancing Generalization of Virtual Reality Exposure for Public Speaking Anxiety
| NCT ID | NCT07323498 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Philipps University Marburg |
| Condition | Public Speaking Anxiety |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 48 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-11-26 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-11 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 48 participants in total. It began in 2025-11-26 with a primary completion date of 2026-11.
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Brief Summary
This randomized controlled trial examines whether imagery-based extinction memory updating following a standardized virtual reality (VR) exposure session improves the generalization of exposure effects to novel public speaking contexts. Individuals with elevated public speaking anxiety will complete a single-session VR speech exposure. Participants are randomized to (a) standard mental rehearsal of the exposure experience or (b) mental rehearsal plus guided imagery that updates the extinction memory with novel, non-exposed contexts. Generalization is assessed 7-14 days later using a multi-context behavioral approach test (BAT) in vivo and in VR.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * speech anxiety scale score of ≥ 18 on the Personal Report of Communication Apprehension, Public Speaking Subscale (PRCA-PS) * Self-report of 18 - 70 years of age Exclusion Criteria: \-
Contact & Investigator
Christoph Benke, Ph.D.
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Philiips-University of Marburg
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07323498 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 70 Years, studying Public Speaking Anxiety. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07323498 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07323498 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at christoph.benke@uni-marburg.de for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07323498 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Marburg, Germany.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07323498 clinical trial?
NCT07323498 is sponsored by Philipps University Marburg. The principal investigator is Christoph Benke, Ph.D. at Philiips-University of Marburg. The trial plans to enroll 48 participants.
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