Virtual reality could cure stage fright in just one session
NCT ID NCT06214039
First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) can help young adults with public speaking anxiety. Participants receive either one or three sessions of VR exposure therapy, followed by a 4-week online program. The goal is to see if a single VR session works as well as multiple sessions for reducing fear of public speaking.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Virtual reality exposure therapy and text-based cognitive behavioral therapy
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could offer a quick, accessible treatment option for public speaking anxiety using virtual reality.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 37 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy may not work for everyone.
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Vilnius University
Vilnius, Lithuania, LT-01513, Lithuania
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