Cognitive therapy for youth with social anxiety delivered via video
Official title: The Covideo Study - a Randomized Controlled Trial of Cognitive Therapy for Social Anxiety Disorder in Youth, Comparing Screen to Office Delivery
Run by Sykehuset Innlandet HF · NCT06901128 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if video-based cognitive therapy can help young people aged 14-18 with social anxiety feel better compared to traditional in-person therapy.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 14 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Sykehuset Innlandet HF Academic / other |
| Locations | 5 sites (Ottestad, Innlandet and 4 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2028 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2035 |
| Registry record updated | March 28, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06901128 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are youth aged 14 to 18 years who have been diagnosed with social anxiety disorder and are fluent in Norwegian.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe depression, acute suicidality, substance abuse issues, psychosis, intellectual disabilities, or significant school absenteeism may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of screen delivery of cognitive therapy for youth aged 14-18 with social anxiety disorder, comparing it to traditional office delivery. The study will assess not only the effectiveness but also the acceptability and sustainability of this approach, while identifying factors that may influence therapy outcomes. Participants will be randomly assigned to either screen or office therapy after an initial screening and diagnostic interview. The trial is conducted across multiple centers in Norway, focusing on improving access to therapy for young people in rural areas.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide greater access to effective cognitive therapy for youth with social anxiety, potentially improving their mental health and social functioning.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using technology for delivering therapy, suggesting that this approach may be effective, though this specific method is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Social anxiety disorder primary * Age 14 to 18 years. * Norwegian fluency Exclusion Criteria: * Severe Depression * Acute suicidality * Substance abuse * Psychosis * Intellectual Disability * More than 20% absence from school in previous three months
Where it's running
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Sykehuset Innlandet, Forskningsavdelingen, Sanderud Sykehus
Ottestad, Innlandet, Norway Recruiting -
Helse Vest
Førde, Norway Recruiting -
Helse SørØst
Hamar, Norway Recruiting -
Helse Nord
Tromsø, Norway Recruiting -
Helse Midt
Trondheim, Norway Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Einar R Heiervang, MD PhD — Sykehuset Innlandet HF
- Study coordinator: Einar R Heiervang, MD PhD
- Email: einarheiervang@gmail.com
- Phone: 4799568583
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.