Power poses may boost anxiety therapy, study finds
NCT ID NCT02482805
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether holding powerful poses before exposure therapy can increase testosterone levels and make treatment for social anxiety more effective. 73 adults with social anxiety disorder participated. The goal was to see if this simple change could help people feel less anxious in social situations.
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University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas, 78712, United States
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