CBM in the Context of Exposure for Acrophobia (NCT05780203) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
CBM in the Context of Exposure for Acrophobia
Germany81 participantsStarted 2023-04-11
Plain-language summary
The proposed study will apply a one-session exposure treatment combined with CBM training modifying interpretational processing biases versus a sham training in acrophobic individuals. The main aim is to advance our understanding of the mechanisms underlying exposure treatment.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Informed consent
. Sufficient German language skills to complete the experimental tasks and questionnaires
. Aged between 18 and 65 years
. Current primary diagnosis of acrophobia as defined by DSM-5 (based on DIPS)
. Lives within reasonable travelling distance of the research center
Exclusion criteria
. Currently in psychotherapeutic treatment
. Impaired therapy capability (as judged by researcher/clinician)
. Current diagnosis of substance use disorder (via DIPS)
. Current or past diagnosis of psychotic disorder or bipolar disorder (via DIPS)
. Acute suicidality (via DIPS)
. Diagnosis of chronical physical or neurological diseases (self-reported by participant)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Acrophobia-related interpretational processing biases as measured using the Encoding Recognition Task