SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER

This study is comparing two types of talk therapy for Veterans who have social anxiety disorder along with symptoms of PTSD. It aims to see if a single, more general therapy approach works as well as a therapy specifically designed for social anxiety. The goal is to help Veterans…

This study aims to improve access to effective therapy for children with anxiety and OCD by testing different delivery methods. It will compare weekly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) delivered entirely in-person, entirely via telehealth video calls, or through a flexible mix o…

This study is developing and testing a new online therapy program for children and adolescents with anxiety disorders. Up to 48 young people, aged 8 to 18, will use the 12-week program to learn skills for managing their anxiety. Researchers will measure if the program reduces anx…

This study is testing if a once-daily capsule called centanafadine can help control symptoms in adults who have both Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and anxiety. Over 300 participants will take either the drug or a placebo for 8 weeks to see which is more effectiv…

This study is testing whether virtual reality (VR) therapy is as effective as a common anxiety medication (sertraline) for treating social anxiety in adolescents and young adults. It will involve 56 participants aged 12-17 who have social anxiety disorder. The goal is to see whic…

This study is testing whether a computer-delivered therapy program can help people who have both alcohol use disorder and an anxiety disorder. Researchers want to see if this accessible, online version of a proven therapy works as well as when delivered by a therapist. The goal i…

This study aims to find out if a simpler, two-step therapy model works as well as a more personalized model for treating anxiety in children and teens. Researchers will compare starting all kids with online therapy first versus assigning them to either online or in-person therapy…

This study is testing whether an online therapy program for social anxiety disorder works just as well when guided by a trained coach instead of a clinical psychologist. It aims to make effective treatment more accessible and affordable. About 110 adults in Hong Kong with social …

This study is testing whether a nasal spray called fasedienol can quickly reduce anxiety symptoms when adults with social anxiety disorder face a public speaking challenge. About 60 participants will receive either the spray or a placebo to see if it helps them feel less distress…

This study aims to understand how the brains of young people with social anxiety disorder react to very brief exposure to facial expressions. Researchers will use MRI scans to measure brain activity in 80 participants aged 16-22 while they view faces and rate their fear. The goal…

This study aims to understand why some people with social anxiety or body dysmorphic disorder don't fully benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Researchers will use brain scans, interviews, and questionnaires to track 160 participants during 12 weeks of therapy. The go…

This research study aims to understand how the brain controls social motivation in people who avoid social situations. Researchers will use brain scans and a non-invasive magnetic stimulation technique on adults with depression or social anxiety. The goal is to learn about brain …

This study compares two types of therapy for people with agoraphobia (fear of open spaces or crowds): traditional real-world exposure and newer virtual reality exposure. Researchers will measure how these therapies affect participants' awareness of their own body signals and stre…

This study aims to find out if a person's reaction to a safe, brief carbon dioxide (CO2) breathing test can predict whether they will not respond to a common and effective talk therapy called exposure therapy. Researchers will give the test to 600 adults with conditions like anxi…