Power poses may boost anxiety therapy, study finds

NCT ID NCT02482805

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท 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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

social phobia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Texas at Austin

    Austin, Texas, 78712, United States