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New treatment option for Social Anxiety Disorder
Official title Group Exposure Workshops for Socially Anxious Undergraduates
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06673407
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of the study is to investigate the effects of four versions of a workshop for social anxiety and public speaking stress. All participants are current University of Colorado Boulder undergraduate students.
- Time commitment: about 8 weeks
- 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 30
You may be able to join if
- Age = 18-30
- Able to read and write fluently in English
- Current undergraduate students at CU
- Experiencing elevated social anxiety symptoms indicated by a SPIN score ≥ 19
- Experiencing moderate to high communication anxiety indicated by a PRCA- 24 score ≥ 59
You likely can't join if
- Are currently experiencing moderately severe or severe depression represented by the validated cutoff score for major depression on the PHQ-8 of...
- Score in the moderate-high range for suicide risk as indicated by the CSSRS (Salvi, 2019), report a suicide attempt in the past 12 months, or report...
- Are current students of the PI or clients or current students of the doctoral student co-facilitators
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age = 18-30
- Able to read and write fluently in English
- Current undergraduate students at CU
- Experiencing elevated social anxiety symptoms indicated by a SPIN score ≥ 19
- Experiencing moderate to high communication anxiety indicated by a PRCA- 24 score ≥ 59
- Open to receiving help for social anxiety or public speaking fears indicated by a help seeking score of ≥ 3 out of 5 (at both screening timepoints as explained below)
- Able to voluntarily consent to participation
- Able to participate fully in the study (including in the in-person group workshops and in survey completion) as assessed by screening questions and the study P
- Are currently experiencing moderately severe or severe depression represented by the validated cutoff score for major depression on the PHQ-8 of greater than 14 (Kroenke et al., 2001)
- Score in the moderate-high range for suicide risk as indicated by the CSSRS (Salvi, 2019), report a suicide attempt in the past 12 months, or report current, ongoing suicidal ideation along with a past (lifetime)...
- Are current students of the PI or clients or current students of the doctoral student co-facilitators
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Boulder, Colorado, 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 study runs about 8 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 30 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Boulder, Colorado, 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.