Comparing two types of therapy for veterans with social anxiety and PTSD
Official title: A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Transdiagnostic Behavior Therapy to Disorder-Specific Psychotherapy in the Recovery of Veterans with Social Anxiety Disorder and Comorbid PTSD Symptomatology
Funded at Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center · NIH-10906671 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at whether a new type of therapy called Transdiagnostic Behavior Therapy can help veterans with Social Anxiety Disorder and PTSD feel better and reconnect with important activities and relationships, compared to traditional therapy that focuses on just one issue.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charleston, United States) |
| Project start | October 1, 2023 |
| Project end | September 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01RX004516-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10906671 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans diagnosed with Social Anxiety Disorder and experiencing symptoms of PTSD.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have Social Anxiety Disorder or PTSD may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of Transdiagnostic Behavior Therapy (TBT) compared to traditional disorder-specific psychotherapy for veterans suffering from Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) and comorbid PTSD. The study aims to improve overall psychiatric well-being by focusing on re-engagement in significant activities and relationships, rather than limiting treatment to a single diagnosis. Veterans will be randomly assigned to either therapy type, and their progress will be monitored to assess improvements in social, emotional, and mental health functioning.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatment options for veterans with social anxiety and PTSD, improving their quality of life and reducing the risk of suicidal ideation.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that Transdiagnostic Behavior Therapy can effectively reduce impairment across multiple areas of functioning, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center
Charleston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gros, Daniel F. — Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Gros, Daniel F.
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.