PSY 357 Psychological Treatments for Claustrophobia in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Patients
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECT
Faculty:
Michael J. Telch, Ph.D.
Contact:
Jonathan Horowitz horowitz@mail.utexas.edu
Description:
Claustrophobia and other anxiety disorders can present problems for medical patients undergoing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Working in cooperation with the Austin Radiological Association, we will be providing MRI patients with exposure treatment for claustrophobia, using a mock MRI scanner at the U.T. Imaging Research Center. We will then assess whether this treatment leads to reductions in claustrophobia during a real MRI procedure at a local radiology clinic.
Qualifications:
Since our participants often feel anxious during the treatment and assessments, RA’s should be able to demonstrate sensitivity and good humor, as well as professionalism. RA’s also need to be reliable and pay close attention to detail. One year commitment preferred.
Duties:
Experimental sessions will take place at the U.T. Imaging Research Center at the Pickle Research Campus, and there will be some opportunities to visit local radiology clinics. RA’s will be responsible for scheduling and running assessment and treatment sessions. Since this is a treatment study with a clinical population, it is best suited for those interested in attending medical school or graduate school for clinical psychology, especially with a focus in medical psychology or behavioral medicine.
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