Treatment of Social Phobia Over the Internet

Plain-language summary

This study looked at internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy and computerized attention training in people with social phobia. Participants were adults who met DSM-IV criteria for social phobia. It was conducted as a trial with no assigned phase and has been completed.

The summary above is a plain-language rendering of the official record. The original English title is shown for reference.

Trial details

Phase

Not Applicable

Status

Completed

Sponsor

Umeå University

Intervention

Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT), Internet-based computerized attention training

Start date

8/1/2010

Estimated completion

2/1/2016

Countries

Sweden

Related genes

Locations

• Umeå, Sweden

Eligibility criteria

Criteria are reproduced from the ClinicalTrials.gov record in the original English. Only the trial team can determine eligibility.

Inclusion Criteria:

* Participants must meet criteria for social phobia using the International classification system Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition (DSM-IV).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Individuals with current depression and/or is suicide prone will be excluded from the study.
* With fMRI the following criteria must not be filled: previous surgery in the heart or brain, metals implanted in the body, dental braces or bridge; piercings that can´t be taken out, tattoos (shoulders, arms and back is not so good, the legs are okay if it is not too large); trouble to lie still for about an hour, pregnancy or history of neurological diseases.