Transdiagnostic Behavior Therapy for Social Anxiety Disorder

Comparing TBT to Disorder-Specific Psychotherapy in Veterans With 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 – 80
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
264 (estimated)
Sponsor
VA Office of Research and Development · Federal
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for Veterans with social anxiety disorder and related issues. Participants will receive treatment and take part in assessments to see how well the therapy works over time.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am a Veteran registered at Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Health Care System
  • I can provide informed consent for research participation
  • I meet the criteria for social anxiety disorder
  • I have significant symptoms of posttraumatic stress

You may not be able to join if

  • I have been hospitalized for psychiatric reasons in the past 2 months
  • I attempted suicide in the past 2 months
  • I have a severe medical condition that would interfere with the study
  • I started new psychiatric medication in the past 4 weeks
  • I have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic condition
  • I have a personality disorder
  • I have a substance use disorder
  • I have bipolar disorder

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
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a brief, efficient, and effective treatment for individuals with depressive/anxiety disorders. However, CBT is largely underutilized within the Department of Veterans Affairs due to the cost and burden of trainings necessary to deliver all of the related disorder-specific treatments (DSTs). Transdiagnostic Behavior Therapy (TBT), in contrast, is specifically d…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must be Veterans and registered at Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Health Care System * Participants must be clearly competent to provide informed consent for research participation * Participants must meet DSM-5 criteria for social anxiety disorder * Participan…
Contacts

Daniel F Gros, PhD MA BS

(843) 789-6225

daniel.gros@va.gov

CONTACT

Lacey Bonner, MA

(843) 577-5011

lacey.bonner@va.gov

CONTACT