VR therapy gets a confidence boost to fight fear of heights
NCT ID NCT05824884
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tested whether adding self-esteem boosts during virtual reality (VR) exposure helps people with fear of heights more than VR alone. 83 adults with fear of heights went through a VR height challenge, with some receiving positive feedback and reminders of past successes during or after the session. Researchers measured changes in fear, avoidance, and physical responses to see if the extra encouragement made a difference.
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Mental Health Research and Treatment Center
Bochum, 44787, Germany
What this could mean
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Active substance
virtual reality exposure with self-efficacy enhancement
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a more effective way to treat fear of heights using VR, by boosting confidence during exposure.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study (83 people) testing a specific technique. Results may not apply to everyone with fear of heights, and the effect may be modest.
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