Simulated Virtual Reality Experiences for Predicting Early Treatment Response in Panic Disorder (Preprint)

BACKGROUND Panic disorder (PD) is a disabling anxiety condition in which early improvement during treatment can predict better long-term outcomes. OBJECTIVE This study investigated whether a newly developed virtual reality-based assessment tool, the Virtual Reality Assessment of Panic Disorder (VRA-PD), can help predict early treatment response in individuals with PD. METHODS In total, 52 particip…