Virtual reality-based attention bias modification training for social anxiety: a feasibility and proof of concept study

A Urech, T Krieger, A Chesham, FW Mast… - Frontiers in …, 2015 - frontiersin.org
Attention bias modification (ABM) programs have been considered as a promising new
approach for the treatment of various disorders, including social anxiety disorder (SAD) …

Attention guidance augmentation of virtual reality exposure therapy for social anxiety disorder: a pilot randomized controlled trial

M Rubin, K Muller, MM Hayhoe… - Cognitive behaviour …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Biased attention to social threats has been implicated in social anxiety disorder. Modifying
visual attention during exposure therapy offers a direct test of this mechanism. We …

Cognitive behavioral therapy with adaptive virtual reality exposure vs. cognitive behavioral therapy with in vivo exposure in the treatment of social anxiety disorder: A …

PT Ørskov, MB Lichtenstein, MT Ernst… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Background Social anxiety disorder (SAD) has a high prevalence and an early onset with
recovery taking decades to occur. Current evidence supports the efficacy of cognitive …

STUDY PROTOCOL: EXPOSURE IN VIRTUAL REALITY FOR SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER-a randomized controlled superiority trial comparing cognitive behavioral …

L Clemmensen, S Bouchard, J Rasmussen… - BMC psychiatry, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Background Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is characterized by an intense fear of
negative judgement by others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is recommended for …

Neural effects of a short-term virtual reality self-training program to reduce social anxiety

MK Kim, H Eom, JH Kwon, S Kyeong… - Psychological Medicine, 2022 - cambridge.org
BackgroundSocial anxiety disorder (SAD) is characterized by anxiety regarding social
situations, avoidance of external social stimuli, and negative self-beliefs. Virtual reality self …

Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials for evaluating the effectiveness of virtual reality therapy for social anxiety disorder

KP Wong, CYY Lai, J Qin - Journal of Affective disorders, 2023 - Elsevier
Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of VR therapy (VRT) for symptoms related to social
anxiety disorder (SAD), namely fear and avoidance of social interactions and performance …

Virtual reality therapy versus cognitive behavior therapy for social phobia: A preliminary controlled study

E Klinger, S Bouchard, P Légeron, S Roy… - Cyberpsychology & …, 2005 - liebertpub.com
Social phobia is one of the most frequent mental disorders and is accessible to two forms of
scientifically validated treatments: anti-depressant drugs and cognitive behavior therapies …

Self-guided virtual reality therapy for social anxiety disorder: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

AS Hildebrand, K Roesmann, J Planert, A Machulska… - Trials, 2022 - Springer
Background Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a highly prevalent mental disorder associated
with enormous stress and suffering. Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is the first-line …

Attention bias modification training via smartphone to reduce social anxiety: A randomized, controlled multi-session experiment

PM Enock, SG Hofmann, RJ McNally - Cognitive therapy and research, 2014 - Springer
Testing feasibility and efficacy of psychological treatment via mobile devices is important,
given its potential benefits for high-dosage treatment delivery, widespread and inexpensive …

A pilot study of an adaptive, idiographic, and multi-component attention bias modification program for social anxiety disorder

N Amir, JM Kuckertz, MV Strege - Cognitive therapy and research, 2016 - Springer
An attentional bias toward threat may be one mechanism underlying clinical anxiety.
Attention bias modification (ABM) aims to reduce symptoms of anxiety disorders by directly …