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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.
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.
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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…
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 the protocol
* Normal or corrected-to-normal vision
Exclusion Criteria:
* Present or past psychotic episode, psychotic disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder
* Current severe depression
* Suicidal ideation or behavior
* Current diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, manic episode or tic disorder
* Current or past organic mental disorder, seizure disorder, epilepsy or brain injury
* Current unstable or untreated medical illness
* Severe alcohol use disorder, severe cannabis use disorder, and any severity of other substance use disorder (except nicotine use disorders)
* Use of psychiatric medication in the past month other than a stable dose of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), buspirone, or zolpidem for sleep for at least 3 months
* Any concurrent cognitive behavioral therapy or other psychotherapy that was initiated in the past 3 months
* Contraindication to MRI scanning
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