Improving exposure therapy for social anxiety with positive mental rehearsal

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the efficacy of an enhanced exposure therapy approach for individuals with heightened social anxiety. Participants will undergo a standardized exposure training session, followed by either a positive mental rehearsal or standard mental rehearsal of their exposure experience. The goal is to assess whether focusing on positive aspects of the exposure can improve symptom relief compared to traditional methods. Efficacy will be measured through subjective symptom ratings one week after the intervention.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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's running

• Germany Philipps University
  Marburg, Germany Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Andrea Stoliarov, M.Sc.
• Email: andrea.stoliarov@uni-marburg.de
• Phone: +4964212826991

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.