Public Speaking Fear Clinical Trial
Official title:
Training University Students Through Acceptance and Virtual Reality for Coping Public Speaking Fear: a Clinical Trial
Investigation of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for the psychological treatment of public speaking fear. Two ACT-based treatment delivery modalities (in vivo exposure vs. virtual reality) were compared.
After being informed about the study, all patients giving written informed consent will be assessed to determine eligibility for study entry. The clinical trial will include a control group (waiting list). Patients who meet eligibility requirements will be assigned to a waiting list, in vivo exposure and Virtual Reality. Psychological intervention consisted in a 5-session individual face-to-face delivered ACT-based treatment. The participants will be assessed through self-report instruments and observational measurements before and after treatment and at 3 months follow-up. ;