VR confidence boost shows promise for fear of heights

NCT ID NCT05824884

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study tested whether adding special confidence-boosting exercises during or after a virtual reality session could help people with a fear of heights more than the VR session alone. 83 adults with a fear of heights took part. The goal was to see if these exercises could reduce their fear and avoidance of heights.

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Locations

  • Mental Health Research and Treatment Center

    Bochum, 44787, Germany

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