Randomized Trialhigh evidence
Automated virtual reality therapy to treat needle fears (trypanophobia) in adolescents in England: a proof-of-concept cohort study and a Phase II randomised controlled trial.
EClinicalMedicine·July 1, 2026·PMID 42534656
Why it mattersNeedle fears in adolescents can lead to avoidance of vaccinations and medical care, with long-term health consequences. This automated VR therapy offers a scalable, non-pharmacological intervention that could be integrated into clinical settings to reduce distress and potentially improve vaccine uptake.
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