SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER

This study is testing a mobile app called QbMobile to see if it can help doctors tell the difference between ADHD and other conditions like bipolar disorder, autism, depression, and anxiety. The app measures things like attention and activity levels. About 300 people aged 6 to 60…

This study aims to help people with social anxiety disorder by offering an online therapy program in Chinese. About 110 adults in Hong Kong will either receive guidance from a clinical psychologist, a trained coach, or be placed on a waiting list. The goal is to see if the coach-…

This study tests whether an 8-week mindful self-compassion program works as well when delivered by video as it does in person. About 80 adults with anxiety disorders or major depression will take part. Researchers will measure changes in symptoms like worry, sadness, and self-cri…

This study tests whether a computer-delivered therapy can help people who have both an anxiety disorder and alcohol use disorder. The program aims to reduce heavy drinking days and delay relapse. Researchers will enroll 256 adults in an addiction treatment program to see if this …

This study is testing a new internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) for young people aged 8 to 17 with anxiety disorders. The goal is to see if the online program can reduce anxiety severity over 12 weeks. Participants will complete questionnaires and attend follow-ups…

This study tests a nasal spray called fasedienol (PH94B) for quickly reducing anxiety during a public speaking task in adults with social anxiety disorder. About 60 participants will receive either the spray or a placebo and rate their distress levels. The goal is to see if the s…

This study compares two approaches to treating anxiety in children and teens aged 8-17. In stepped care, everyone starts with internet therapy and gets in-person sessions only if needed. In stratified care, kids are assigned to internet or in-person therapy based on their needs. …

This study compares two treatments for social anxiety in 56 teens and young adults: virtual reality exposure therapy (using a headset) versus the medication sertraline. The goal is to see which approach better reduces anxiety and improves daily life. Participants will be randomly…

This study looks at whether teaching people about social skills or having them do a group art project can improve eating disorder and anxiety symptoms. About 60 people aged 18-30 with an eating disorder or anxiety will attend 8 therapy sessions over 12 weeks. Researchers will com…

This study compares a new type of therapy (Transdiagnostic Behavior Therapy) to standard therapy for veterans with social anxiety disorder and PTSD symptoms. The goal is to see if the new therapy works as well or better at reducing anxiety, PTSD symptoms, and daily life problems.…

This study tests whether delivering cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in person, via video, or a mix of both works best for children aged 5-18 with anxiety or OCD. About 500 participants will be randomly assigned to one of three delivery methods. The goal is to find ways to make…

This study is testing a self-guided internet program called Velibra for people with anxiety disorders who are on a waitlist for treatment. The program uses cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to help reduce symptoms. About 30 adults with panic disorder, social anxiety, or gen…

This study looks at how two types of therapy—real-life exposure and virtual reality exposure—affect body awareness and stress responses in people with agoraphobia (fear of places like crowds or public transport). Researchers will measure heart rate, stress hormones, and immune ma…

This study aims to see if a carbon dioxide (CO2) challenge can help doctors identify patients with anxiety, OCD, PTSD, or panic disorder who are unlikely to improve with exposure-based therapy. Researchers will enroll 600 adults aged 18-70 and measure their response to CO2 before…

This study looks at how the brains of young people aged 16-22 with social anxiety disorder react when they see faces for just a split second. Researchers want to understand which brain areas are involved in fear and emotion regulation during this very brief exposure. The goal is …

This study looks at whether brain scans can predict which adults with social anxiety disorder will respond well to group therapy. Researchers will scan the brains of 190 anxious adults before and after 12 weeks of cognitive behavioral therapy. A group of 50 people without social …

This study looks at why some people get better with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for social anxiety or body dysmorphic disorder, while others do not. Researchers will use brain scans, thinking tests, and surveys to find early signs that someone might not respond well. The g…

This study aims to understand the brain circuits involved in social motivation in adults who avoid social situations due to depression or social anxiety. Researchers will use transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and MRI scans to measure brain activity while participants view e…