Pilot to Evaluate VR-Therapy on People With Epilepsy and Related Anxiety

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Enrollment

5

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

March 24, 2023

Primary Completion Date

September 20, 2023

Study Completion Date

September 20, 2023

Conditions
EpilepsyAnxiety Disorders and Symptoms
Interventions
DEVICE

Participants Receiving VR-Exposure Therapy Treatment

In the baseline interview with an exposure therapy specialist and a member of the research team, participants will be presented with approximately three sets of possible exposure scenarios, each associated with approximately three different scenes that increase in severity level. Through discussion with the exposure therapy specialist, the participant will choose the exposure scenario (out of the three options) that most closely resembles their own epilepsy- or seizure-related fears. As the treatment, the participant will be exposed to the scenes that are associated with their chosen exposure set in a hierarchical manner using an immersive head-mounted display. The participant will work through the three levels of the chosen exposure scenario for approximately two weeks, ideally on each level for four days.

Trial Locations (1)

Unknown

Home based, Toronto

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

York University

OTHER

lead

University Health Network, Toronto

OTHER