Status:

RECRUITING

The Efficacy of Prospective Mental Imagery in Enhancing Approach Motivation Among Socially Anxious Individuals

Lead Sponsor:

Philipps University Marburg

Conditions:

Social Anxiety

Social Phobia

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The efficacy of an online intervention aimed at enhancing approach motivation and behavioral engagement in confronting anxiety-inducing social situations is examined among individuals with elevated so...

Detailed Description

With numerous studies demonstrating its long-term effectiveness, exposure therapy is currently considered the leading evidence-based treatment for anxiety disorders. However, a major limitation in its...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Elevated score on Mini-Social Phobia Inventory (Mini-SPIN) \> 6
  • Moderate fear and avoidance of two specified social situations (i.e., giving a stranger a compliment and asking for a restaurant recommendation), each rated above 5 on a Likert scale ranging from 0 (not at all) to 10 (extremely), respectively
  • Avoidance of the two specified social situations (i.e., giving a stranger a compliment and asking for a restaurant recommendation), indicated by not having engaged in either behaviors in the past 7 days

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    March 4 2025

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ESTIMATED

    End Date :

    January 1 2026

    Estimated Enrollment :

    58 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT06977087

    Start Date

    March 4 2025

    End Date

    January 1 2026

    Last Update

    January 9 2026

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    Germany Philipps University

    Marburg, Germany, 35037