Can VR therapy cure your fear of spiders? new study tests doxy.me VR
NCT ID NCT07558824
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two types of therapy for adults afraid of dogs, spiders, or snakes: one uses virtual reality (Doxy.me VR) and the other uses standard photos and videos. Both are delivered via telehealth. Researchers want to see if VR feels more realistic and reduces phobia severity better. 240 adults with high fear scores will participate in 7 weekly sessions.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Virtual reality exposure therapy delivered via Doxy.me VR
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a more effective and accessible way to treat specific phobias using virtual reality from home.
- What could go wrong
- This is a Phase 2 trial with 240 participants, so results are preliminary. The VR approach may not work better than standard telehealth, and individual responses may vary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida, 33613, United States