CompletedNot Applicable

Exercise and Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for Acrophobia

United States60 participantsStarted 2015-02

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether aerobic exercise can enhance the effects of exposure therapy treatment for fear of heights.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 25 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 to 25 * Speaks English fluently * Score of 80 or higher on the Acrophobia Questionnaire * SUDS rating of 50 or higher on the Behavioral Avoidance Test or complete refusal to comply with instructions due to intensity of fear * Passes the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire-Plus Exclusion Criteria: * Hearing or visually impaired * Currently receiving exposure-based treatment for acrophobia * Able to remain on floor 20 for 30 seconds during BAT with a SUDS rating \< 50

What they're measuring

Fear scores

Timeframe: 7 (+/- 3) days after exposure therapy

Perceived threat likelihood scores

Timeframe: 7 (+/- 3) days after exposure therapy

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02361203

SponsorUniversity of Texas at Austin

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-01

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