Claustrophobia Study
Ryerson University, Department of Psychology, Anxiety Research and Treatment Lab
ARE YOU AFRAID OF SMALL SPACES? Learn strategies for reducing claustrophobic fear by participating in the Claustrophobia Study! ----------------------------------- WHO • Individuals 17-65 who fear being in enclosed spaces on their own (e.g., small rooms, dark closets, elevators, etc.) WHAT • phone call to determine eligibility • 3.5 hour session including claustrophobia strategies and questionnaires • 1 hour follow-up 1 month later to measure improvement WHERE • Ryerson University You can receive up to $60 for your participation. Visit claustrophobiastudy.ca for more information.
Eligibility Criteria
All genders
17 to 65 years old
Fear of enclosed spaces (e.g., elevators, MRI machines, small closets or rooms, tunnels, etc.)
No changes to any mental-health related medication doses in the past 3 months (e.g., antidepressant)
Current weight is less than 250 pounds
Current height is less than 6 feet 5 inches
Able to speak, read, and write in English comfortably
Additional eligibility criteria are assessed through a preliminary phone screen
Study Tasks
Participation in strategies used to reduce claustrophobic fear (e.g., cognitive therapy, exposure therapy)
Questionnaires
Ethics
This study has been reviewed and approved by the Ryerson University Research Ethics Board (2018-161).
Keywords
Activity and Time
Health and Wellness, Psychology
Clinical Trial, Intervention
Weekdays, Weeknights
3.5 hour(s) per session
1 session(s)
Compensation
Up to $60
Ability to learn effective strategies for reducing claustrophobic fear.
Study Address
105 Bond Street Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2K3