Effectiveness of self-guided virtual reality exposure therapy for social anxiety disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is a prevalent anxiety disorder within contemporary mental health practice, attracting increasing attention. Self-guided virtual reality exposure therapy (SGVRET) has been demonstrated to be an effective intervention for SAD in multiple studies. Although research suggests SGVRET may alleviate SAD symptoms, systematic reviews examining its efficacy in treating SAD remain lacking.

Method

This protocol outlines a systematic review designed to assess the efficacy of SGVRET as a intervention for SAD. The study adheres to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Included studies must be randomised controlled trials employing SGVRET as the intervention. A comprehensive search will be conduct

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12832236 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature