Computer-based treatment for social anxiety disorder
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study is testing a computer-based treatment for social anxiety disorder. It may help reduce anxiety in social situations through a structured online program, and it also includes brain imaging (MRI) to see how the treatment affects the brain.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with social anxiety disorder (SAD) as your primary condition.
- Your social anxiety is significant (score of 50 or above on a standard scale).
- You have not had a psychotic episode, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or seizure disorder in the past.
- You do not currently have severe depression, PTSD, OCD, or a tic disorder.
- You are either not taking psychiatric medications or are on a stable dose of certain antidepressants or sleep aids (SSRIs, SNRIs, buspirone, zolpidem) for at least 3 months.
- You are not in newly started psychotherapy or counseling (or have been in ongoing therapy for at least 3 months).
- You are fluent in English.
- You have normal or corrected-to-normal vision.
- You are willing to undergo MRI scans (no metal implants or other MRI contraindications).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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