Online Program for Social Anxiety

The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of an online program in reducing symptoms of social anxiety, unhelpful thoughts, avoidance behaviours, fear of negative evaluations and improving quality of life in students with above-average social anxiety.

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Key information

Conditions

Social Anxiety

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

While there are many benefits to online programs in treating a variety of health issues (i.e., implementation in remote areas, cost-effectiveness, etc.), the primary challenge for online formats is to imitate real-life interactions while promoting a reduction in symptoms. This will be attempted in a six-month online program for social anxiety.

The present study will assess the efficacy of a six-month online program through measures of social anxiety, fear of negative evaluations, unhelpful thoughts, avoidance behaviours and quality of life. This information will be collected from students at baseline and upon completion of the online program.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Registered UBC student
Achieve an above-average score on a validated screening tool for social anxiety

Exclusion criteria

Not a registered UBC student
Clinical diagnosis of a mental illness

Treatment and study plan

Online Program for Social Anxiety

Behavioral

This program will be completed from participants' homes using their own computers. This online format is based on a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy framework (CBT) and involves seven modules that ask participants to engage in a variety of thinking exercises and activities.

Primary outcomes

Social Anxiety

Time frame: six months

A self-report measure that assesses symptoms of distress experienced when socializing with others.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of British Columbia

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Program for Social Anxiety

Important dates

Study start: 2016
Primary completion: 2017
Study completion: 2017
First posted: Jun 7, 2016
Registry last updated: Dec 29, 2017

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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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