New nasal spray could tame stage fright in social anxiety

NCT ID NCT06358651

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This Phase 3 trial tests whether a nasal spray called fasedienol can quickly reduce anxiety during a public speaking challenge in adults with social anxiety disorder. About 238 participants will receive either the spray or a placebo before speaking. The study also looks at long-term safety for up to 12 months of use as needed.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

fasedienol nasal spray

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a fast-acting, on-demand treatment for anxiety triggered by public speaking in people with social anxiety disorder.

What could go wrong

This is a Phase 3 trial, but results are not yet known. The effect may be modest, and the spray is only for acute episodes, not a long-term solution. Side effects are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Psychological Well-Being social phobia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Vistagen Clinical Site

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States

  • Vistagen Clinical Site

    Fayetteville, Arkansas, 72703, United States

  • Vistagen Clinical Site

    Little Rock, Arkansas, 72211, United States

  • Vistagen Clinical Site

    Lafayette, California, 94549, United States

  • Vistagen Clinical Site

    Oceanside, California, 92056, United States

  • Vistagen Clinical Site

    Sherman Oaks, California, 91403, United States

  • Vistagen Clinical Site

    Denver, Colorado, 80209, United States

  • Vistagen Clinical Site

    Cromwell, Connecticut, 06416, United States

  • Vistagen Clinical Site

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32256, United States

  • Vistagen Clinical Site

    Lakeland, Florida, 33803, United States

  • Vistagen Clinical Site

    Orlando, Florida, 32801, United States

  • Vistagen Clinical Site

    West Palm Beach, Florida, 33407, United States

  • Vistagen Clinical Site

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

  • Vistagen Clinical Site

    Overland Park, Kansas, 66210, United States

  • Vistagen Clinical Site

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21208, United States

  • Vistagen Clinical Site

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02131, United States

  • Vistagen Clinical Site

    Saint Charles, Missouri, 63304, United States

  • Vistagen Clinical Site

    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89119, United States

  • Vistagen Clinical Site

    New York, New York, 10128, United States

  • Vistagen Clinical Site

    Media, Pennsylvania, 19063, United States

  • Vistagen Clinical Site

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38119, United States

  • Vistagen Clinical Site

    Fort Worth, Texas, 76104, United States

  • Vistagen Clinical Site

    Draper, Utah, 84020, United States

  • Vistagen Clinical Site

    Everett, Washington, 98201, United States