An Automated Virtual Reality Cognitive-Behavioural Preventive Intervention for Adults with Agoraphobic Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Adapted gameChange in Hong Kong
These findings suggest that the automated VR intervention is effective in reducing agoraphobic symptoms in non-clinical populations and appears to be a scalable treatment in Asia where stigma is strong. Future studies could include longer follow-ups and address pandemic-related confounds on avoidance behaviours.
Authors
- Adrian Chan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6892-984X)
- Alan C. Y. Tong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3158-0939)
- Daniel Freeman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2541-2197)
- Amanda C M Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2664-9943)
- Youlin Koh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0069-268X)
- Winnie W. S. Mak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9714-7847)
Institutions
- Chinese University of Hong Kong (HK)
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- University of Oxford (GB)
- Da Tang Xi Shi Group (China) (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000549113
- Primary Topic
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- AXA Research Fund