Internet-based therapy for social anxiety

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 project aims to adapt and evaluate an internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (iCBT) program specifically for social anxiety disorder (SAD) within the Canadian context. The study will involve translating the existing Shyness Program into both French and English and assessing its effectiveness in improving SAD symptoms among participants. It will utilize a quasi-experimental design to reflect real-world pathways for accessing the therapy, including both recommended and self-referrals. Focus groups will be conducted to ensure the program is culturally relevant and accessible to diverse Canadian populations.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged ≥18 years; and
* Speak and write in French or English; and
* Have access to the internet and a digital device; and
* Screen for social anxiety using the 17-item Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN) questionnaire (\> 20).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Self-report severe symptoms of depressions (PHQ-9 score ≥ 23); or
* Thoughts they would be better off dead or hurting themselves on the 9th item of PHQ-9 in the past two weeks or thoughts or wishes to kill themselves on the 9th item of the Beck Depression Inventory-II; or
* A diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or problems related to active substance use or dependence; or
* Current use of benzodiazepines.

Where it's running

• CISSS de la Montérégie-Centre
  Greenfield Park, Quebec, Canada Recruiting
• CIUSSS de l'Estrie - CHUS
  Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Helen-Maria Vasiliadis, PhD
• Email: helen-maria.vasiliadis@usherbrooke.ca
• Phone: (450) 466-5000

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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.