Helping Veterans with Social Anxiety Improve Their Daily Lives
Official title: Improving Psychosocial Functioning among Veterans with Social Anxiety: A Pilot Evaluation of Self-Monitoring Intervention to Reduce Safety Behaviors
Funded at Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center · NIH-10973555 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for veterans with social anxiety to try out a new program that helps them feel more comfortable in social situations by reducing their safety behaviors, making it easier for them to connect with others and improve their overall well-being.
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 | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I21RX004401-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10973555 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans experiencing social anxiety and related functional impairments.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have social anxiety or those who are not veterans may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on veterans suffering from social anxiety, which can lead to significant challenges in social interactions and overall well-being. It aims to evaluate a self-monitoring intervention designed to reduce safety behaviors that often accompany social anxiety. By utilizing a technology-based approach, the study seeks to make treatment more accessible and acceptable for veterans, addressing barriers to care. Participants will engage in a pilot program that assesses how well this intervention works in improving their psychosocial functioning.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could help veterans manage their social anxiety more effectively, leading to improved social interactions and overall quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown success with similar technology-based interventions for social anxiety in community settings, indicating potential for effectiveness in this veteran-focused approach.
Where this research is happening
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Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center
Charleston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Grubaugh, Anouk L — Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Grubaugh, Anouk L
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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.