We transformed ZeroPhobia from a research-focused tool into a public-ready application. Through the app, users are gradually exposed to heights in VR by completing different goals set under the guidance of a virtual therapist. By integrating exposure therapy into an engaging game format, the app ensures users can access therapy easily from their smartphones, applying it wherever they are.

We enhanced the app with multilingual support to reach a global audience and ensured compatibility across various devices. By addressing technical challenges and optimising functionality, we made the app accessible to users worldwide. The global launch brought scientifically validated therapy to thousands, offering a transformative solution to overcoming the fear of heights.

ZeroPhobia has transformed lives and contributed to key research publications, including:

Donker, T., Van Esveld, S., Fischer, N., & Van Straten, A. (2018). 0Phobia–towards a virtual cure for acrophobia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials, 19(1), 1-11.

Donker, T., Cornelisz, I., van Klaveren, C., et al. (2019). Effectiveness of Self-guided App-Based Virtual Reality Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Acrophobia: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Psychiatry, 7, 682-690.

Donker, T., Van Klaveren, C., Cornelisz, I., Kok, R. N., & Van Gelder, J. L. (2020). Analysis of usage data from a self-guided app-based virtual reality cognitive behavior therapy for acrophobia: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 9(6), 1614.