Computer-Based Therapy for Social Anxiety Disorder

Computer - Based Treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Social Anxiety Disorder
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 60
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
80 (estimated)
Sponsor
New York State Psychiatric Institute · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults aged 18 to 60 with social anxiety disorder. Participants will be involved in a study to test a new computer-based therapy designed to help with their condition.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Rules you out Psychotic disorderSevere depressionSuicidal ideationPost-traumatic stress disorderObsessive-compulsive disorderBipolar disorderManic episodeTic disorder

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 18 and 60 years old.
  • I have been diagnosed with social anxiety disorder.
  • I scored at least 50 on the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale.
  • I can speak and understand English.
  • I can give informed written consent.
  • I can participate responsibly in the study.
  • I have normal or corrected-to-normal vision.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have had a psychotic episode or disorder.
  • I am currently severely depressed.
  • I have thoughts of hurting myself.
  • I have post-traumatic stress disorder or obsessive-compulsive disorder.
  • I have an unstable or untreated medical illness.
  • I have a severe substance use disorder.
  • I have used psychiatric medication recently outside specific types.
  • I cannot undergo an MRI scan.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

The present study is a controlled trial that seeks to examine the feasibility, acceptability, mechanism, and efficacy of a recently developed computer-based therapy in individuals with social anxiety disorder (SAD)

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Males and females between the ages of 18 to 60 * Current primary diagnosis of SAD * Score of at least 50 on the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (self-rated version) * Fluent in English * Willing and able to give informed written consent * Ability to participate responsibly in t…
Contacts

Franklin Schneier, MD

6467748041

franklin.schneier@nyspi.columbia.edu

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