Can group CBT help teens overcome social anxiety?

NCT ID NCT07464561

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Bambino Gesù Hospital and Research Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether an 8-session group cognitive behavioral therapy program can reduce social anxiety in adolescents aged 12 to 17. Thirty-four teens with social anxiety disorder took part, comparing the group therapy to standard psychoeducation. The goal was to see if the therapy improves symptoms, relationships, and emotional control.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: group cognitive behavioral therapy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer an effective group therapy option for teens with social anxiety, improving symptoms and daily functioning.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 34 participants. Results may not apply to all teens, and the therapy may not outperform standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder social phobia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

IRCCS Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù

Roma, Italy

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