Plain-English translation of NCT06564402 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether a simple mental technique can make exposure therapy work better for social anxiety. Exposure therapy is already known to help people with social anxiety, but it doesn't work for everyone. Researchers want to see if adding a "positive mental rehearsal" exercise — where you mentally replay the good parts of your exposure experience — can help more people benefit from treatment.
While exposure therapy is the gold-standard treatment for anxiety disorders, only about half of people have a strong positive response. This trial aims to find ways to improve those success rates by focusing on positive emotions and rewarding aspects of the therapy experience, which may help the brain learn and remember better.
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You will receive exposure therapy — a standard treatment where you gradually face situations that trigger social anxiety — combined with either positive mental rehearsal or standard mental rehearsal. After each session, you'll practice the rehearsal technique at home every two days. The study lasts about a week, with a final assessment one week after treatment ends.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 11, 2026 · Not medical advice
Germany
Sponsor
Philipps University Marburg
Enrollment target
~40 participants
Started
May 2024
Primary completion
February 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in January 2026.
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Central contact
Andrea Stoliarov, M.Sc.
Philipps University Marburg
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