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New treatment option for Social Anxiety
Official title Breathe Hard to Breathe Easy: Online Breathwork-Assisted Therapy for Social Anxiety
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07259005
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study aims to investigate the potential of supplementing psychotherapy with breathing techniques as a new online therapeutic approach to reduce social anxiety (SA). Clinically significant SA affects a substantial portion of the population (about 13%) and is associated with strong negative feelings of shame and anxiety in social settings.
- 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 65. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Fluent in the English or Dutch language
- Aged between 18 and 65
- LSAS score ≥50
- Written informed consent
You likely can't join if
- Hypotension (diastolic \ 90 mmHg) or hypertension (diastolic \> 90 mmHg; systolic \> 140 mmHg)
- History or presence of psychotic or bipolar disorders or first-degree relatives suffering from this
- History of respiratory or cardiovascular/heart problems or disease, cerebral aneurysm
- History of fainting or syncope, epilepsy or seizures
- History of panic disorder or panic attacks,
- Having had adverse reactions with prior breathwork sessions (i.e., fainting),
See the full eligibility criteria
- Fluent in the English or Dutch language
- Aged between 18 and 65
- LSAS score ≥50
- Written informed consent
- Hypotension (diastolic \ 90 mmHg) or hypertension (diastolic \> 90 mmHg; systolic \> 140 mmHg)
- History or presence of psychotic or bipolar disorders or first-degree relatives suffering from this
- History of respiratory or cardiovascular/heart problems or disease, cerebral aneurysm
- History of fainting or syncope, epilepsy or seizures
- History of panic disorder or panic attacks,
- Having had adverse reactions with prior breathwork sessions (i.e., fainting),
- Pregnancy, thinking one might be pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or breastfeeding
- Any problems affecting the ability to pace breathing (i.e., active/chronic respiratory infection including blocked nose/cough/cold/fever, etc.), breathlessness, abnormally slow breathing (bradypnea), or abnormally fast...
- Taking any regular medication other than the contraceptive pill, including medications to reduce blood pressure (i.e., Ramipril or other ACE-inhibitors) and beta-blockers (i.e., Propranolol).
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands
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 65 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands. 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.