Can a video call cure your spider fear? new study tests virtual exposure therapy
NCT ID NCT07432945
First seen Mar 07, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This study compares two types of exposure training for people with spider phobia: in-person contact with a spider and watching someone else handle a spider via video chat. 72 adults with spider fear will be randomly assigned to one of these treatments or a waiting list. The goal is to see which approach reduces fear and disgust more effectively, measured by how close participants get to a spider and their self-reported fear levels. Results will be checked one day and six weeks after the single session.
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