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Acceptability and engagement were generally favorable when assessed, but measurement approaches were inconsistent and adverse effects were not uniformly reported. Methodological heterogeneity and limited replication constrained cross-study comparability. The current evidence base indicates growing application of HMD-based VRET across multiple anxiety-related targets and suggests potential clinical benefit in many studies; however, heterogeneity and small samples limit the strength of inferences regarding comparative outcomes. 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