NCT06977087 The Efficacy of Prospective Mental Imagery in Enhancing Approach Motivation Among Socially Anxious Individuals
| NCT ID | NCT06977087 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Philipps University Marburg |
| Condition | Social Anxiety |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 58 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-03-04 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 58 participants in total. It began in 2025-03-04 with a primary completion date of 2026-01.
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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 social anxiety. Participants will receive psychoeducation, followed by either a prospective mental-imagery task or a verbal reasoning task. Efficacy of the intervention is measured by ratings of experienced and anticipated pleasure, approach motivation and self-reported engagement with feared situations one week later.
Eligibility Criteria
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06977087 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Social Anxiety. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06977087 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06977087 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at andrea.stoliarov@uni-marburg.de for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06977087 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Marburg, Germany.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06977087 clinical trial?
NCT06977087 is sponsored by Philipps University Marburg. The trial plans to enroll 58 participants.
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