One-Time brain training may ease social anxiety
NCT ID NCT07406321
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a single session of computer-based cognitive bias modification can reduce social anxiety in 130 Pakistani university students aged 18 to 25. Participants will either receive the active training or a control version, and their anxiety levels will be measured before and after. The goal is to see if changing how people interpret social situations can quickly lower anxiety.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- cognitive bias modification (a computer-based training task)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a quick, low-cost way to ease social anxiety in young adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small study with only one session of training. The effects may be small or not last long, and results may not apply to everyone with social anxiety.
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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 Gujrat
Dhok Gujra, Punjab Province, 51700, Pakistan
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