Online program to help Hong Kong residents with social anxiety disorder
Development and Evaluation of the Effectiveness of an Online Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Program for Hong Kong People With Social Anxiety Disorder
This study is testing an online counseling program designed to help people in Hong Kong with social anxiety feel less anxious and improve their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hong Kong Baptist University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hong Kong) |
| Trial ID | NCT04995913 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project develops an online counseling program called 'EASE Online' specifically for individuals in Hong Kong suffering from social anxiety disorder (SAD). The effectiveness of this program is evaluated through a randomized controlled trial, focusing on its ability to reduce anxiety symptoms and enhance the quality of life for participants. The study also examines the maintenance effects of the program at 3 and 6 months post-treatment. By utilizing internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), the program aims to reach a population that is largely undiagnosed and untreated.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Hong Kong residents aged 18 to 70 who are fluent in Cantonese and have a moderate to severe level of social anxiety.
Not a fit: Patients who are severely depressed or have recent suicidal ideation may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce social anxiety symptoms and improve the quality of life for many individuals in Hong Kong.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success with internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for social anxiety, indicating a promising approach for this population.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Hong Kong residents with fluency in Cantonese * between the ages of 18 and 70 * a score of 25 or more on the Chinese version of the Social Phobia Inventory (C-SPIN) (Tsai et al., 2009) * have not received any psychological treatment at the time of registration for participation in the project * have access to a computer or smartphone with internet connection. Exclusion Criteria: * being severely depressed, with a score above 30 on the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) (Beck, Steer \& Brown, 1996) * having suicidal ideation in the past three months, with a score of 3 points on Item 9 of the BDI-II.
Where this trial is running
Hong Kong
- Jiayan Pan — Hong Kong, Hong Kong (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jiayan Pan, PhD — Hong Kong Baptist University
- Study coordinator: Jiayan Pan, PhD
- Email: jiayan@hkbu.edu.hk
- Phone: 34116415
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.