SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER

This study tests if a computer-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy can help people who have both an anxiety disorder and alcohol use disorder. The goal is to reduce heavy drinking and delay relapse. If effective, this program could be widely available at low cost. The study en…

This study is testing a mobile app called QbMobile that measures attention, impulsivity, and activity levels. The goal is to see if the app can help doctors tell the difference between ADHD and other conditions like bipolar disorder, autism, depression, and anxiety. About 300 peo…

This study tests whether delivering cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in person, via video, or a mix of both works best for children aged 5-18 with anxiety or OCD. About 500 participants will be randomly assigned to one of three delivery methods. The goal is to find ways to make…

This study tests a Chinese-language online therapy for social anxiety disorder in Hong Kong adults. It compares standard therapist-guided treatment with a more affordable coach-guided self-help version, and a waitlist group. The goal is to see if the coach-guided approach works j…

This study tests whether an 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion training program can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. It compares delivering the program in-person versus through videoconference. The study involves 80 adults diagnosed with anxiety disorders or major depressio…

This study compares two care models for children and teens aged 8–17 with anxiety disorders. In stepped care, everyone starts with internet therapy and gets in-person therapy only if needed. In stratified care, participants are assigned to internet or in-person therapy based on t…

This study is testing a new internet-based therapy for young people aged 8 to 17 with anxiety disorders. The therapy is a type of talk therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), delivered online over 12 weeks. The goal is to see if it reduces anxiety severity and to gathe…

This study tests a nasal spray called fasedienol (PH94B) for quickly reducing anxiety during a public speaking task in adults aged 18-65 with social anxiety disorder. About 60 participants will be randomly assigned to receive the spray or a placebo, and those who complete the ini…

This study is testing a self-guided internet program called Velibra for people with anxiety disorders who are on a waitlist for treatment. The program uses cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to help reduce symptoms. About 30 adults with panic disorder, social anxiety, or gen…

This study tests a new type of therapy called Transdiagnostic Behavior Therapy (TBT) against standard treatments for veterans who have both social anxiety disorder and PTSD symptoms. TBT is designed to treat multiple conditions with one approach, making it easier to deliver. The …

This study is comparing two different ways to help teenagers and young adults with social anxiety. One group will try therapy using a virtual reality headset, while the other group will take sertraline, a common anxiety medication. Researchers want to see which approach works bet…

This study looks at why some people get better with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for social anxiety or body dysmorphic disorder, while others do not. Researchers will use brain scans, thinking tests, and surveys to find early signs that someone might not respond well. The g…

This study is testing whether a carbon dioxide (CO2) breathing challenge can help predict which people with anxiety, OCD, PTSD, or panic disorder will not respond to exposure-based therapy. Researchers will enroll 600 adults aged 18 to 70. The goal is to see if this easy test can…

This study aims to understand the brain circuits involved in social motivation in adults who avoid social situations due to depression or social anxiety. Researchers will use transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and MRI scans to measure brain activity while participants view e…

This study looks at how very brief exposure (VBE) to facial expressions affects brain activity in 80 youth aged 16-22 with social anxiety disorder. Participants will have brain scans while viewing faces and rating their fear. The goal is to understand which brain circuits are inv…

This study looks at how virtual reality exposure therapy compares to real-life exposure therapy for people with agoraphobia (fear of places like crowds or public transport). Researchers will measure body awareness and stress-related chemicals in the blood to understand how these …