Intervention to help Veterans reduce social anxiety behaviors
Improving Psychosocial Functioning Among Veterans With Social Anxiety: A Pilot Evaluation of Self-Monitoring Intervention to Reduce Safety Behaviors
This study tests a new text-based program to help Veterans with social anxiety feel more comfortable in social situations as they return to work.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VA Office of Research and Development Federal |
| Locations | 1 site (Charleston, South Carolina) |
| Trial ID | NCT05996419 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates a brief text-based intervention aimed at decreasing safety behaviors associated with social anxiety among Veterans re-entering the workforce. The intervention, known as DSB-I, targets individuals with significant social anxiety to improve their occupational functioning. The findings from this pilot study will inform a larger randomized controlled trial to assess the efficacy of the intervention in enhancing quality of life and functional outcomes for Veterans.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Veterans actively enrolled in Compensated Work Therapy who exhibit high levels of social anxiety.
Not a fit: Patients currently enrolled in other studies related to social anxiety or those with recent psychiatric hospitalizations may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the social and occupational functioning of Veterans suffering from social anxiety.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using text-based interventions for anxiety, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Active enrollment in Compensated Work Therapy * Score of \> 25 on the Social Phobia Inventory * Score of \> 47 on the Subtle Avoidance Frequency Examination Exclusion Criteria: * Concurrent enrollment in another study related to social anxiety or improving functional status * Recent (\<3 month) history of psychiatric hospitalization, detoxification admission, or suicide attempt
Where this trial is running
Charleston, South Carolina
- Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC — Charleston, South Carolina, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Anouk L. Grubaugh, PhD MA BS — Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC
- Study coordinator: Anouk L Grubaugh, PhD MA BS
- Email: Anouk.Grubaugh@va.gov
- Phone: (843) 789-6664
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.