Social Stress Test for Social Anxiety
(SSBI Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to examine whether experiencing a social stressor prior to the collection of neuroimaging measures is associated with differences in brain activation in healthy participants.
Who Is on the Research Team?
John Gabrieli, PhD
Principal Investigator
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for healthy English-speaking adults aged 18-55 who can consent to participate. They must be right-handed, not pregnant, drug-free, and without significant mental health issues or severe medical conditions. Participants should not have used certain medications recently and must pass a social anxiety scale test.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants are randomized to either experience the Trier Social Stress Test (TSST) or watch a nature film prior to undergoing fMRI
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for any immediate effects post-intervention
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Trier Social Stress Test (TSST)
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Lead Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Collaborator