Can a VR headset help you overcome social anxiety?
NCT ID NCT07437872
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether virtual reality (VR) exposure therapy can help people with social anxiety. Participants will use an Apple Vision Pro headset to practice social situations, with different levels of interaction. The goal is to understand how VR therapy works and whether it can be done without a therapist present. About 45 adults with social anxiety disorder will take part.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Virtual reality exposure therapy using the ExpandXR platform on Apple Vision Pro
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward effective self-guided or minimally assisted VR treatments for social anxiety, making therapy more accessible.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (45 participants) focused on testing mechanisms, not proving a treatment works. Results may not apply to everyone, and self-guided VR therapy has had mixed success in the past.
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Palo Alto University Mountain View Campus
RECRUITINGPalo Alto, California, 94304, United States
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