AI-Enhanced Virtual Reality Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Reduce Anxiety and Improve Quality of Life in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Multicenter Pilot and Feasibility Study
Brennan Spiegel
Summary
Through a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT), the aim is to test the clinical impact and feasibility of a AI-enhanced Virtual Reality (VR) Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT) program versus distraction VR among patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and anxiety. It is hypothesized that using VR/AI CBT may reduce anxiety and IBD symptoms, leading to improved overall physical, psychological, and social functioning when compared to distraction VR.
Description
In this pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT), the investigators aim to test the feasibility and preliminary clinical impact of a novel virtual reality (VR) cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program supported by artificial intelligence (AI) vs. distraction VR control among patients with IBD and anxiety. The investigators will conduct this pilot RCT with 76 participants with with IBD and anxiety to achieve the following aims: Aim 1-Establish the feasibility of using an 8-week VR/AI CBT program among patients with IBD and anxiety; Aim 2-Acquire preliminary data assessing the clinical impact…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures, VR therapy regimen, and availability for the duration of the study * Age of 18 years or older * Confirmed diagnosis of IBD with concurrent anxiety, defined as a GAD-7 score of ≥10 * Ability to read and write in English (VR/AI CBT program is currently only available in English) * Access to an internet-enabled device (android or iOS smartphone, or personal laptop or desktop computer) to complete surveys and has access to internet and email complete baseline and assessment surveys. Exclusion Criteria: * Have a condit…
Interventions
- DeviceDistraction VR
Distraction-based VR program with 2D nature videos to be used for 8-weeks for 10-20 minutes per week.
- DeviceVR/AI CBT
8-week protocolized VR/AI CBT program
Locations (2)
- Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles, California
- University of ChicagoChicago, Illinois