Depression and Anxiety Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who have a fear of spiders (which may meet the criteria for arachnophobia)
Who may not be able to join:
- People who score at level 10 or higher on an initial behavioural approach test (a standard assessment measuring how close a person can get to a spider — confirm with trial site)
- People who have a mental health condition that is more severe or disabling than a fear of spiders
- People who have a serious ongoing or acute physical health condition that could interfere with exposure-based treatment, such as certain heart or cardiovascular conditions
- People who have a heart-related condition, including a pacemaker, slow heart rate (bradycardia), high blood pressure, or irregular heartbeat
- People who are currently receiving psychological, psychiatric, neurological, or medication-based treatment of any kind
- People who have a current problem with drug or alcohol misuse
- People who are pregnant
- People who have an allergy to insect stings
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Armin Zlomuzica, Prof. Dr., Ruhr University of Bochum
Phone: (+49)02343228469
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Behavioral Approach Test (BAT); Subjective fear; Subjective disgust; Heart Rate
Can't join this trial?
Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 12 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.