Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for Social Anxiety

This trial is testing virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET) as a treatment for social anxiety disorder. Researchers want to understand how this treatment works best by testing three different approaches: sessions with no simulated interactions, sessions with scripted conversations, and sessions tailored specifically to you. The goal is to figure out which version is most effective and whether virtual reality can be a practical way to receive therapy without always needing to visit a therapist in person.

While virtual reality exposure therapy has shown promise for treating social anxiety, it can be hard for people to access in-person treatment, and doing it on your own hasn't always worked well. This study is looking for better ways to deliver this treatment—including remotely—so more people with social anxiety can get help.