Virtual Reality Intervention for Fear of Heights

Description

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.

Conditions

Acrophobia

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Study overview

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.

The Influence of Music on Response to Virtual Reality-Based Exposure for Acrophobia

Virtual Reality Intervention for Fear of Heights

Condition
Acrophobia
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Boston

Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Boston University Charles River Campus,

Laura Long, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Boston University

Study Record Dates

2025-05