Augmentation of Exposure Using Positive Mental Rehearsal in Individuals With Increased Social Anxiety
Recruiting · NCT06564402 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: Philipps University Marburg
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →Interventions studied
ExposureMental RehearsalPositive Mental Rehearsal
What this trial is about
Efficacy of an optimized exposure therapy training is investigated in individuals with heightened social anxiety. Participants will undergo a one-session standardized exposure training, followed by either standard or positive mental rehearsal of the exposure experience. The efficacy is measured by symptom improvement according to subjective ratings one week later.
Who can take part
Age range
18 Years and older
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
Yes - healthy volunteers may be accepted
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Elevated score on Social Interactions Anxiety Scale (SIAS) \> 26
Exclusion criteria
- Current psychotherapeutic/psychiatric treatment
- Plans to start psychotherapeutic/psychiatric treatment in upcoming weeks
- Current suicidal intent
- Severe cardiovascular, respiratory or neurological diseases
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- Germany Philipps University - Marburg, Germany