A Randomized Controlled Efficacy Trial of a Telemedicine-based Virtual Reality Clinic for the Treatment of Phobias (NCT07558824)
Doxy.me VR vs. Telemental Health-Based Exposure Therapy: Phase II
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a telemedicine-based virtual reality clinic (Doxy.me VR) works to treat dog, spider, and snake phobias in adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does Doxy.me VR decrease the severity of phobias better than traditional telemedicine-based treatment? Does this work because it feels more realistic than telemedicine alone?
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of South Florida — Tampa, Florida
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Telemedicine-Based Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (BEHAVIORAL)
- Telemedicine-Based Exposure Therapy Using Photos and Videos (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of South Florida — Tampa, Florida
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (813) 396-0060
Email: MCOM-VRStudy@usf.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.