Developing a Virtual Reality Training Tool for Exposure Therapy: Simulated Exposure Trainer (SET) (NCT06706245) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Developing a Virtual Reality Training Tool for Exposure Therapy: Simulated Exposure Trainer (SET)
United States42 participantsStarted 2023-12-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study is to develop a targeted virtual training program (Simulated Exposure Trainer; SET) for exposure therapy. Two platforms with differing levels of immersion (low - mobile device; high - head mounted display) will be evaluated based on their usability and engagement of an empirically-derived training target (i.e., therapist negative beliefs). Target engagement will be evaluated by applying an experimental therapeutics framework during a brief training trial.
Who can participate
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Bachelor's level of education (or higher)
* Able to come to study site in-person for experiential training
* Has the ability to provide some sort of clinical care to patients
Exclusion Criteria:
* Found study procedures to be unacceptable during the consent process
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.
1This trial is already completed and was focused on training therapists using virtual reality tools — not directly treating patients — so could you explain whether findings from this kind of therapist-training research might affect how my own exposure therapy sessions are conducted?
2Since this study compared a low-immersion mobile device approach versus a high-immersion headset approach for training therapists, has any results data emerged yet that my care team might use to improve how they deliver exposure therapy to me?
3The trial measured therapist beliefs about exposure therapy, which suggests some therapists may have hesitations about using this technique — is my current or potential therapist fully comfortable and experienced with exposure-based treatment, and how does that affect what they'd recommend for me?
4Because this was a therapist training study rather than a patient treatment trial, what would an actual exposure therapy treatment trial look like for someone in my situation, and are there any currently recruiting studies worth discussing?
5Given that this trial is completed but involved no direct patient treatment, how does my doctor stay current on training and evidence-based techniques for exposure therapy, and would that influence the kind of care I'd receive?
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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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Therapist Negative Beliefs About Exposure Scale (TBES)
Timeframe: Before workshop starts (Baseline); immediately after 4-hour didactic portion of training (Post-didactic), immediately after remaining workshop activities (End of workshop), one month after workshop (Follow-up)