The AMETHYST study by Swinburne University aims to determine which therapy is most effective for hearing voices.
The randomised controlled study (RCT) will compare the current standard therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), with a newer and promising intervention, Avatar therapy.
This new approach uses virtual reality technology to recreate the voices a person hears as digital avatars. The avatars are used in therapy sessions so therapists can support clients to develop adaptive responses to their voices.
Who is eligible to participate in the study?
You may be eligible if you:
- Hear voices
- Live in Australia
- Have access to the internet
- Are aged over 18 years
What does participation involve?
You can participate in the study via online sessions, including:
- Completing a screening and research assessment
- Receiving 7 x 50-minute free therapy sessions online from your home or local service
- Completing three online research assessments
Participants will be reimbursed $50 for each of the four research assessments. Participation will span nine months.
Learn more and register your interest now
If you would like to know more about the study, please email Principal Investigator Professor Neil Thomas at [email protected]
