Self-Help Tool for Social Anxiety

Overseen By Jamie C Chiu, PsyD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Trustees of Princeton University

Disqualifiers: Attention issues, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

Duration: 5 weeks

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this clinical trial is to understand which individuals benefit most from an internet-based cognitive behavioral intervention for social anxiety. Adults aged 18-65 will complete a self-guided online program designed to reduce anxiety symptoms. The investigators will use a combination of self-reported clinical information and data from computerized decision-making and cognitive tasks to predict changes in symptom scores from the intervention.

Who Is on the Research Team?

Yael Niv, PhD

Principal Investigator

Princeton University

Jamie C Chiu, PsyD

Principal Investigator

Princeton University

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adults aged 18-65 who experience social anxiety. Participants will use a self-help tool based on cognitive behavioral therapy principles, accessible online.

Inclusion Criteria

Have a valid photo ID and be willing to complete a video-based identity verification call if requested

Live in the United States

I am between 18 and 65 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

Lack of attention when completing parts of the study, and/or not completing the study tasks as instructed

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

1-2 weeks

Treatment

Participants complete a self-guided online program designed to reduce anxiety symptoms over a 5-week period

5 weeks

Weekly online engagement

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Internet-delivered self-help for social anxiety

Trial Overview

The study tests an internet-delivered self-help program aimed at reducing symptoms of social anxiety. It involves completing a series of online tasks and questionnaires to track changes in anxiety levels.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Intervention Group Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

All participants are assigned to the e-couch social anxiety program. Over a 5-week study period, participants are instructed to complete specific modules on a weekly schedule. They are asked to engage with the program at least once per week for approximately 30 minutes. Participants receive weekly reminders and guidance indicating which modules to complete each week.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Trustees of Princeton University

Lead Sponsor

Trials

2

Recruited

1,700+