Virtual Reality Intervention for Fear of Heights
The Influence of Music on Response to Virtual Reality-Based Exposure for Acrophobia
Boston University Charles River Campus
44 participants
Jul 8, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Exposure-based cognitive behavior therapy is an efficacious treatment for acrophobia (fear of heights) and has been delivered effectively in a virtual reality (VR) environment. The present study is designed to evaluate the effects of liked, non-lyrical background music on the efficacy of a brief VR exposure intervention.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- Self-report of 18 years of age or older
- Current student at Boston University
- Ability to read English to provide informed consent
- Familiarity with a computer keyboard and mouse or a touch screen device (e.g. phone, tablet)
- For Phase 2: Acrophobia score of ≥ 45.45 on the Acrophobia Questionnaire (AQ) Anxiety Subscale
Exclusion Criteria1
- Previous participation (i.e. no participant may take the survey more than once).
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Interventions
VR exposure for acrophobia with background music.
VR exposure for acrophobia with no background music.
Locations(1)
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NCT06468878