CompletedPhase 1/2

Effects of Low-Level Laser Stimulation With and Without Fear Extinction Training

United States112 participantsStarted 2015-08-01

Plain-language summary

There are two specific aims for this study. Aim 1 is to test whether low-level laser therapy (LLLT) can enhance the efficacy of fear extinction training in the modification of pathological fear. Aim 2 is to investigate the efficacy of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) as a stand-alone intervention for anxiety/phobias.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Ages 18-65
✓. Behavioral Approach Test (BAT) peak fear rating equal to or greater than 50/100 on both BATs (i.e., treatment and generalization contexts).

Exclusion criteria

✕. High risk for suicide as determined by a clinical assessment, which will occur if a participant indicates that they are currently experiencing suicidal ideation on the depression module of the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Inventory, or on item 9 of the Beck Depression Inventory.
✕. Psychotropic medication taken within the past 4 weeks.
✕. Currently Receiving treatment for the fear domain in question.
✕. Presence of a medical condition (i.e., pregnancy, seizure disorder, respiratory disorder, cardiovascular disease) that would contraindicate participation in one or more treatment or assessment activities as determined by a Medical History Questionnaire.
✕. Active neurological condition (such as epilepsy or stroke) as determined by a Medical History Questionnaire.

What they're measuring

Behavioral Approach Test- Generalization Context

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1); Post-treatment (Day 1; immediately after treatment); Follow-up (2 weeks, average of 14 days after treatment)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02926352

SponsorUniversity of Texas at Austin

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-05-04

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