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NCT06845488 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Application of Virtual Reality Technology to Treatment of Social Anxiety
A NA study of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder, sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT06845488: Recruiting NA study of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder, sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston.
NCT06845488 is a NA study of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder that is actively recruiting participants, run by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, below the 135-participant average among 224 other Autism Spectrum Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (70% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT06845488, a NA study of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare CBT VR exposure + VR social skills treatment to CBT Imaginal exposure + mindfulness, in reducing the severity of social anxiety in adults with autism and social anxiety (SA), to identify characteristics associated with benefitting from the CBT-VR treatment and to assess acceptability and feasibility of the VR intervention for patients receiving it and use findings to improve methods and to prepare for a community based pragmatic trial.
Primary Outcome
This is a 24 item questionnaire, each is assessed in 2 ways measuring both fear/anxiety and avoidance related to specific social situations, giving a total of 48 ratings across the scale. The questions are scored from 0 (none) to 3 (severe) for a score range of 0-144 higher score indicating worse outcome.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL CBT
- DEVICE VR
Study Locations (1)
Texas
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - Houston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-11-07 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-03-31 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT06845488 shows while recruiting
NCT06845488 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 40 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 135-participant average among 224 other Autism Spectrum Disorder trials with a reported enrollment target (70% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Autism Spectrum Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which CBT is the first listed.
NCT06845488 reports a single indexed study location in Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06845488 about?
NCT06845488 is a clinical study titled "Application of Virtual Reality Technology to Treatment of Social Anxiety". The purpose of this study is to compare CBT VR exposure + VR social skills treatment to CBT Imaginal exposure + mindfulness, in reducing the severity of social anxiety in adults with autism and social anxiety (SA), to identify characteristics associated with benefitting from the CBT-VR treatment and...
What is the current status of trial NCT06845488?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2024-11-07. Estimated completion is 2026-03-31.
What conditions does trial NCT06845488 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06845488?
The interventions under investigation include: CBT (BEHAVIORAL), VR (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06845488?
This trial is sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, which has 732 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06845488 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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