Automated app-based augmented reality cognitive behavioral therapy for spider phobia: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fear of spiders, or Arachnophobia, is one of the most common specific phobias. The gold standard treatment, in vivo exposure therapy, is effective, but comes with significant limitations, including restricted availability, high costs, and high refusal rates. Novel technologies, such as augmented reality, may help to overcome these limitations and make Exposure Therapy more accessible by using mobile devices.

Objective

This study will use a Randomized Controlled Trial design to investigate whether ZeroPhobia: Arachnophobia, a 6-week Augmented Reality Exposure Therapy smartphone self-help application, can effectively reduce spider phobia symptoms. Additionally, we will examine user-friendliness of the application and the effect of usage intensity and presence on tre

SUBMITTER: Toffolo MBJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9278761 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature