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NCT05319509 Pilot Study of Virtual Reality Therapy for Students With Anxiety

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NCT ID NCT05319509
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Condition Anxiety
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 100 participants
Start Date 2022-04-01
Primary Completion 2027-04-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 30 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
gameChange

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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 100 participants in total. It began in 2022-04-01 with a primary completion date of 2027-04-01.

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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

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Tsai Jack, PhD

✉ Jack.Tsai@uth.tmc.edu

📞 210-276-9022

Principal Investigator

Tsai Jack, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05319509 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 30 Years, studying Anxiety. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05319509 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05319509 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Jack.Tsai@uth.tmc.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05319509 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Houston, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05319509 clinical trial?

NCT05319509 is sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. The principal investigator is Tsai Jack, PhD at The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. The trial plans to enroll 100 participants.

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