Online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Program for Social Anxiety
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Social Anxiety
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
- Enrollment
- 101
- Primary Endpoint
- Social Anxiety
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 8 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
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.
Detailed Description
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.
Investigators
Frances Chen
Assistant Professor
University of British Columbia
Eligibility Criteria
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
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Social Anxiety
Time Frame: six months
A self-report measure that assesses symptoms of distress experienced when socializing with others.