Evaluation of a smartphone application for self-help for patients with social anxiety disorder: a randomized controlled study —SMASH
DiscussionThe present study will be one of the first to examine the additional benefit of therapist-guided video sessions regarding the use of an app treating SAD. Study results are pivotal to future treatment application in SAD. (Source: Trials)
Source: Trials - March 1, 2023 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials

A pilot randomised controlled trial of the Peer Tree digital intervention targeting loneliness in young people: a study protocol
DiscussionThis trial will report the findings of implementing Peer Tree, a smartphone application aimed at reducing loneliness in university students. Findings from this trial will highlight the initial efficacy, acceptability, and feasibility of using digital positive psychology interventions to reduce subthreshold mental health concerns. Findings from this trial will also describe the safety of Peer Tree as a digital tool. Results will contribute evidence for positive psychology interventions to address mental ill-health.Trial registrationAustralian New Zealand Clinical Trial Registry ACTRN12619000350123. Registered on 6...
Source: Trials - February 2, 2023 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials

UniVRse: VR-CBT for First Generation Students With Social Anxiety
Condition:   Social Anxiety Intervention:   Behavioral: UniVRse + TAU Sponsors:   University of Surrey;   University of Westminster;   University of Nottingham;   University of Sussex Not yet recruiting (Source: ClinicalTrials.gov)
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov - January 30, 2023 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials

Neural Markers of Treatment Mechanisms and Prediction of Treatment Outcomes in Social Anxiety
Condition:   Social Anxiety Disorder Interventions:   Behavioral: Group CBT for Social Anxiety Disorder;   Drug: Sertraline;   Behavioral: Individual CBT for Social Anxiety Disorder Sponsors:   Boston University Charles River Campus;   Massachusetts Institute of Technology;   Mclean Hospital;   National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Not yet recruiting (Source: ClinicalTrials.gov)
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov - January 13, 2023 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials