Plain-English translation of NCT07589621 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 trial compares two different digital programs, both delivered on your smartphone, to help reduce anxiety and worry about appearance. One program asks you to gradually stop using appearance-related safety behaviors (like excessive checking in mirrors or wearing certain clothes to hide), while the other teaches relaxation techniques. Both programs run for 28 days and send you daily text message reminders.
Many people with appearance concerns or social anxiety use safety behaviors — like avoiding mirrors or changing clothes repeatedly — to feel less anxious, but these behaviors can actually make anxiety worse over time. This study wants to find out which approach works better: helping people stop these behaviors, or teaching them relaxation skills to manage their worry.
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You'll be randomly assigned to one of two groups. If assigned to the safety behavior fading group, you'll receive daily text reminders to reduce appearance-related safety behaviors and track your progress on a checklist. If assigned to the relaxation group, you'll practice a relaxation exercise daily and log which muscle groups you worked on. Either way, you'll participate for 28 days, receive daily text messages, and complete check-ins using your smartphone.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 2, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
Florida State University
Enrollment target
~300 participants
Started
May 2026
Primary completion
December 2026
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2026.
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Central contact
Tapan Patel, Master of Science
Florida State University
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