Pilot Study of Virtual Reality Therapy for Students With Anxiety
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess changes in self-reported anxiety over the course of six virtual reality (VR) sessions and to assess changes in academic self-efficacy, as well as examine the feasibility and acceptability of a relatively short and time intensive VR intervention (i.e.,six sessions over the course of three weeks) for reducing anxiety symptoms in college students.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * enrolled in The University of Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health San Antonio regional campus * competent in English * total score of at least 3 on the Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-2) Exclusion Criteria: * Currently receiving psychological treatment for anxiety symptoms, or has received treatment in the last year. * Report photosensitive epilepsy. * Report stereoscopic vision or balance problems