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NCT Number: NCT00073333

Assessment and Treatment of Social Skills Deficits in Individuals With Social Phobia

This study will determine whether people with social phobia are deficient in certain social skills.

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Key information

Conditions

Social Phobia Anxiety Disorders Mental Disorders Phobia, Social Phobic Disorders

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States

About this study

Social phobia is a debilitating condition that can cause severe social, emotional, educational, and occupational functioning problems. Evidence suggests that individuals with social phobia are deficient in social skills, but the exact skills deficits have not been elucidated. This study will comprise two substudies: one will examine social skills deficits in social phobics and determine how they differ from those of people without social phobia; the other will determine if skills deficits in social phobics can be improved and whether improvements will affect overall social functioning.

Participants in this study will be randomly assigned to one of three groups for 16 weeks: an exposure group, a social skills training and exposure (SET) group, or a wait-list control group. Interviews, self-reports, and simulated role plays will be used to assess the social skills of participants.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Diagnosis of Social Phobia

Exclusion criteria

  • Axis II diagnosis of schizoid or schizotypal personality disorder or paranoia
  • Axis II diagnosis of mental retardation, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and personality disorders, except for avoidant personality disorder
  • Instability on any antidepressants
  • Psychotic disorder

Treatment and study plan

Social Skills Training

Behavioral

Social skills training once per week

Exposure Treatment

Behavioral

Exposure once per week

Placebo

Behavioral

Placebo

Primary outcomes

  1. Social Phobia Remission

    Time frame: Measured at Month 12

  2. Social Phobia Remission Rate at 6 Month Follow-up

    Time frame: 6 month follow up

    Lack of SocialPhobia Diagnosis at 6 month follow-up

Secondary outcomes

  1. Score on the SPAI

    Time frame: Measured at Month 12

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Other

Collaborators

  • National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Registry information

Official study title

Social Phobia: Assessment and Treatment of Social Skills

Important dates

Study start
2002
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2008
First posted
Nov 21, 2003
Registry last updated
Jul 18, 2013

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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