Tracking Symptom Change Across Therapy Sessions in Virtual Reality Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Versus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Paranoid Ideation: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Virtual reality therapy for paranoia works faster than standard therapy, reducing treatment length without compromising how patients feel.
A secondary RCT analysis (n=98) found VR-CBTp produced faster clinician-rated paranoia reduction than standard CBTp from session 3 onward, with VR patients completing treatment in fewer sessions. Patient-rated symptoms showed similar trajectories between groups, suggesting VR-CBTp may be more time-efficient without compromising subjective outcomes.
What the study was
- Study design
- Secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial
- Population
- Individuals ages 18–65 with psychotic disorder and paranoid ideation
- Sample size
- 98
- Category
- Mental Health
- Maturity
- Validated
- Journal
- Schizophrenia Bulletin
Why it surfaced
RCT secondary analysis with clinically interesting signal (faster VR-CBT response in paranoia from session 3). Relevant to mental health treatment innovation; off primary watchlist. Unsolicited find from sentinel scan.
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