Social anxiety and public speaking fear study
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if reward processing training combined with exposure therapy helps people with social anxiety disorder who are afraid of public speaking. Participants will complete therapy sessions and possibly an MRI brain scan.
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Who can take part
- Diagnosed with social anxiety disorder
- High fear of public speaking (score of 66 or higher on a public speaking fear scale)
- Low interest or pleasure in rewards (score below 56 on a reward processing scale)
- Ages 18 to 60
- Not currently taking medication for anxiety, or on a stable dose for at least 1-3 months
- No recent suicidal thoughts or attempts, no bipolar disorder, psychosis, or substance use disorder in the past 6 months
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