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New treatment option for Social Anxiety Disorder
Official title Computer - Based Treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04663724
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The present study is a controlled trial that seeks to examine the feasibility, acceptability, mechanism, and efficacy of a recently developed computer-based therapy in individuals with social anxiety disorder (SAD)
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 60
You may be able to join if
- Males and females between the ages of 18 to 60
- Current primary diagnosis of SAD
- Score of at least 50 on the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (self-rated version)
- Fluent in English
- Willing and able to give informed written consent
You likely can't join if
- Present or past psychotic episode, psychotic disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder
- Current severe depression
- Suicidal ideation or behavior
- Current diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, manic episode or tic disorder
- Current or past organic mental disorder, seizure disorder, epilepsy or brain injury
- Current unstable or untreated medical illness
See the full eligibility criteria
- Males and females between the ages of 18 to 60
- Current primary diagnosis of SAD
- Score of at least 50 on the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (self-rated version)
- Fluent in English
- Willing and able to give informed written consent
- Ability to participate responsibly in the protocol
- Normal or corrected-to-normal vision
- Present or past psychotic episode, psychotic disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder
- Current severe depression
- Suicidal ideation or behavior
- Current diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, manic episode or tic disorder
- Current or past organic mental disorder, seizure disorder, epilepsy or brain injury
- Current unstable or untreated medical illness
- Severe alcohol use disorder, severe cannabis use disorder, and any severity of other substance use disorder (except nicotine use disorders)
- Use of psychiatric medication in the past month other than a stable dose of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for at least 3 months
- Any concurrent cognitive behavioral therapy or other psychotherapy that was initiated in the past 3 months
- Pregnancy, or plans to become pregnant during the period of the study (will be assessed by urine)
- Contraindication to MRI scanning (Paramagnetic metallic implants or devices contraindicating magnetic resonance imaging or any other non-removable paramagnetic metal in the body)
- pacemaker
- paramagnetic metallic prosthesis
- surgical clips
- shrapnel
- necessity for constant medicinal patch
- some tattoos
- Inability to tolerate MRI scanning procedures (i.e., severe obesity, claustrophobia)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- New York, New York, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 60 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include New York, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.