Helping Veterans with Social Anxiety Improve Their Daily Lives
Improving Psychosocial Functioning among Veterans with Social Anxiety: A Pilot Evaluation of Self-Monitoring Intervention to Reduce Safety Behaviors
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 ID | NIH-10973555 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans experiencing social anxiety and related functional impairments.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have social anxiety or those who are not veterans may not benefit from this research.
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 performed: 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
Charleston, United States
- 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
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 below.