New pill aims to ease social anxiety in clinical trial
NCT ID NCT07193563
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested an experimental drug called ENX-102 in 47 adults with social anxiety disorder. Participants received either the drug or a placebo to see if it reduced fear and avoidance in social situations. The goal was to measure safety and how well the drug works as a standalone treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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47 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Key Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female at birth, aged 18-70 years, inclusive, at screening Diagnosed with SAD according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR), confirmed by a Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) version 7.0.2 * LSAS total score of ≥70 * CGI-S score of ≥4 Key Exclusion Criteria: * Clinically predominant psychiatric diagnosis other than SAD per the MINI * Any past/lifetime or current diagnosis of a neurocognitive disorder or psychotic disorder, or any current diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, or bipolar disorder * Reports moderately severe to severe symptoms of depression * Frequent use of benzodiazepines within 90 days of screening * Used prohibited medication or prohibited herbal or other supplements within 5 half- lives or 21 days prior to Day 1 and unwillingness to refrain from their use for the duration of the trial * Recent suicidal ideation or behavior * Current or recent moderate or severe substance use disorder as assessed by the MINI * Is unwilling/unable to abstain from alcohol, marijuana, THC, CBD, and/or any other psychoactive substances (except for nicotine or caffeine) for the duration of the trial, per Investigator judgment, and/or has a positive alcohol test or drug test at Screening or Day 1 * Clinically significant abnormal findings in safety assessments * Has significant progressive disorders or unstable medical conditions Unable to comply with the requirements of the study or, in the opinion of the Investigator or Sponsor, is unsuitable for the study
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Anderson Clinical Research
Redlands, California, 92374, United States
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Austin Clinical Trials Partners
Austin, Texas, 78737, United States
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CNS Health
Jacksonville, Florida, 32256, United States
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California Neuroscience Research, LLC
Sherman Oaks, California, 91403, United States
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CenExel iResearch, LLC
Savannah, Georgia, 31405, United States
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Cenexel HRI
Berlin, New Jersey, 08009, United States
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Clinical Neuroscience Solutions, Inc.
Orlando, Florida, 32801, United States
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Clinical Neurosciences, Inc
Memphis, Tennessee, 38119, United States
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Core Clinical Research
Everett, Washington, 98201, United States
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Excell Research, Inc.
Oceanside, California, 92056, United States
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Grayline Research Center
Wichita Falls, Texas, 76309, United States
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IMA Clinical Research
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89102, United States
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IMA Clinical Research Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
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Mountain View Clinical Research
Denver, Colorado, 80209, United States
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Neurobehavioral Research, Inc.
Cedarhurst, New York, 11516, United States
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Neuroresearch Group
Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States
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Redbird Research
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89119, United States
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SPRI Clinical Trials, LLC
Brooklyn, New York, 11235, United States
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Sunwise Clincial Research
Walnut Creek, California, 94596, United States
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University of California
La Jolla, California, 92037, United States
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