Augmentation of Exposure Using Positive Mental Rehearsal in Individuals With Increased Social Anxiety
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorPhilipps University Marburg
Efficacy of an optimized exposure therapy training is investigated in individuals with heightened social anxiety. Participants will undergo a one-session standardized exposure training, followed by either standard or positive mental rehearsal of the exposure experience. The efficacy is measured by symptom improvement according to subjective ratings one week later.
Elevated score on Social Interactions Anxiety Scale (SIAS) > 26
Current psychotherapeutic/psychiatric treatment
Plans to start psychotherapeutic/psychiatric treatment in upcoming weeks
Current suicidal intent
Severe cardiovascular, respiratory or neurological diseases