Rewiring the anxious brain: can a phone app turn down social fear?
NCT ID NCT07753538
First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026
Summary
This study tests a mobile app-based training designed to help people with social anxiety disorder interpret ambiguous social situations in a more positive, less threatening way. Adults aged 18-60 with moderate to severe social anxiety will use the app over several sessions, and researchers will compare their symptoms and daily experiences with a control group. The goal is to see if this accessible, low-cost approach can reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Computerized interpretation bias modification training delivered via mobile device
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this mobile training could offer a convenient, low-cost way to reduce social anxiety symptoms without needing a therapist.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is small and early, so results may not be conclusive. The training may not work for everyone, and some participants might not complete all sessions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53211, United States
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