Plain-English translation of NCT07259005 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 a new approach to treating social anxiety that combines online therapy with guided breathing exercises designed to help your mind reach a calmer state. Researchers believe that pairing traditional therapy with these breathing sessions might work better than therapy alone for people whose social anxiety hasn't improved with standard treatments. The trial will compare two versions of this breathwork-assisted therapy to see which is most helpful.
About one in every eight people experiences significant social anxiety that seriously impacts their work, relationships, and quality of life. Unfortunately, between one-third and one-half of people with social anxiety don't respond well to standard treatments. Recent research suggests that combining therapy with guided breathing exercises that create a deeply relaxed state may lead to better outcomes, and this trial aims to test that promising approach.
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You would participate in 6 online sessions over several weeks: two preparation sessions to learn about the technique, two guided breathing sessions where you'll practice special breathing exercises, and two follow-up sessions to discuss your experience. You'll also visit the lab twice—once at the beginning and once near the end—to complete some simple tasks that measure social anxiety (like a brief social interaction) and provide some physical measurements. In total, you're looking at roughly 4 lab visits of about 2 hours each, plus the online sessions.
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