SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER

This study tested whether a single dose of BNC210 can quickly reduce anxiety in adults with social anxiety disorder during a stressful social task. 370 participants received either BNC210 or a placebo, and their distress levels were measured. The goal is to provide a fast-acting,…

This study tested a nasal spray called PH94B in 224 adults with social anxiety disorder. Participants used the spray before a short public speaking challenge and rated their anxiety. The goal was to see if the spray could quickly ease anxiety symptoms during a stressful social si…

This study tested a 2-month group therapy program (cognitive behavioral therapy) for 34 teens aged 12-17 with social anxiety disorder. Compared to standard care, the therapy aimed to reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. Results were measured right after treatment and one…

This study tested a new way to manage social anxiety by training people to replace negative thoughts with positive or neutral ones. 54 university students with high social anxiety were split into two groups: one practiced proactive thought control with AI feedback, the other resp…

This study tested a new oral drug called EMP-01 in 70 adults with social anxiety disorder. The main goal was to see if the drug is safe and tolerable compared to a placebo. Researchers also looked at whether EMP-01 could help reduce social anxiety symptoms over six weeks.

This study tested a text-message program designed to help people reduce behaviors they use to hide or fix their appearance (like checking mirrors or seeking reassurance). 401 adults with appearance concerns were randomly assigned to receive either these text messages or a relaxin…

This study tested a once-daily pill called centanafadine in 315 adults with both ADHD and anxiety (generalized or social). Over 8 weeks, researchers measured changes in ADHD and anxiety symptoms using standard rating scales. The goal was to see if the drug could safely reduce sym…

This study tested an online compassion-focused therapy for 49 teenagers with social anxiety disorder. The therapy aimed to help them manage emotions and reduce anxiety by teaching self-compassion. Researchers measured changes in symptoms, emotion regulation, and heart rate variab…

This study tested whether cannabidiol (CBD), a compound from cannabis, can reduce anxiety in people with social anxiety disorder. Sixty adults were randomly assigned to take a high dose, a low dose, or a placebo pill twice daily for three weeks. Researchers measured anxiety using…

This study looked at how well the McLean Anxiety Mastery Program helps children and teens aged 6 to 19 with anxiety disorders like social anxiety, panic, and phobias. Researchers collected surveys from 559 participants to see if symptoms improved from the start to the end of trea…

This study looked at whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called HD-tDCS can change how young adults with social anxiety pay attention to, interpret, and remember social information. 74 participants aged 18-24 completed tasks measuring these thinking pattern…

This study looked at whether a session of exercise, compared to sitting, helps adults with high anxiety sensitivity and anxiety disorders (like generalized anxiety, social anxiety, or panic disorder) better learn to extinguish fear. 54 participants completed fear conditioning and…

This study tested whether giving people real-time feedback on their brain activity (neurofeedback) could help them better regulate their emotions. 21 adults with anxiety disorders participated. The goal was to understand which brain areas are involved in emotion regulation, not t…