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

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Elevated score on Social Interactions Anxiety Scale (SIAS) > 26

Disqualifiers

Current psychotherapeutic/psychiatric treatment

Plans to start psychotherapeutic/psychiatric treatment in upcoming weeks

Current suicidal intent

Severe cardiovascular, respiratory or neurological diseases

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Positive Mental Rehearsal
  • Mental Rehearsal
  • Exposure

Treatment groups

40 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators