New pill aims to calm social anxiety on the spot

NCT ID NCT07221578

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Vanda Pharmaceuticals Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This phase 3 trial tests a single oral dose of VQW-765 versus placebo for quickly reducing acute anxiety in adults with social anxiety disorder. About 500 participants will take the drug as needed before anxiety-provoking situations. The study measures distress levels during and before the event.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

VQW-765 (oral capsule)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could provide a fast-acting, on-demand option to ease acute anxiety during social situations for people with social anxiety disorder.

What could go wrong

This is a late-stage trial, but the drug is still experimental. It may not work better than placebo, and side effects are possible. Success depends on real-world effectiveness and safety.

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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.

SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER (SAD)

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Locations

Vanda Investigational Site
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Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
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Scottsdale, Arizona, 85260, United States
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Encino, California, 91316, United States
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Mission Viejo, California, 92691, United States
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San Diego, California, 92123, United States
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San Jose, California, 95124, United States
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Walnut Creek, California, 94596, United States
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Denver, Colorado, 80209, United States
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Jacksonville, Florida, 32256, United States
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Miami, Florida, 33125, United States
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Orlando, Florida, 32801, United States
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Tampa, Florida, 33629, United States
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Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States
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Suwanee, Georgia, 30024, United States
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New Orleans, Louisiana, 70115, United States
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Pikesville, Maryland, 21208, United States
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Rockville, Maryland, 20852, United States
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Towson, Maryland, 21204, United States
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Saint Charles, Missouri, 63304, United States
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St Louis, Missouri, 63182, United States
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Las Vegas, Nevada, 89102, United States
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Princeton, New Jersey, 08540, United States
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Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109, United States
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New York, New York, 10016, United States
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New York, New York, 10036, United States
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Charlotte, North Carolina, 28210, United States
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Wilmington, North Carolina, 28403, United States
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Moosic, Pennsylvania, 18507, United States
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Houston, Texas, 77081, United States
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Wichita Falls, Texas, 76309, United States
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Orem, Utah, 84097, United States