Very Brief Exposure for Social Anxiety in Teens and Young Adults
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a very short, new type of exposure therapy for social anxiety in teens and young adults. Participants will also have a brain scan (MRI) to see how the therapy affects the brain.
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Who can take part
- You are 16 to 22 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with social anxiety disorder.
- You do not have any metal implants (like braces or pacemakers) or tattoos with metal ink.
- You are not currently taking psychiatric medication (like antidepressants or anti-anxiety drugs).
- You do not have a history of certain other conditions (like OCD, bipolar disorder, or autism).
- You are not pregnant and do not have active suicidal thoughts.
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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