Group Exposure Workshops for Socially Anxious Undergraduates (NCT06673407) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Group Exposure Workshops for Socially Anxious Undergraduates
United States200 participantsStarted 2024-06-12
Plain-language summary
The purpose of the study is to investigate the effects of four versions of a workshop for social anxiety and public speaking stress. All participants are current University of Colorado Boulder undergraduate students. Participation in this research study lasts for approximately 8 weeks, and includes a pre-workshop questionnaire, 3 weekly workshop sessions (ranging from 2 to 3 hours each, including a 5-minute post-session questionnaire), a post-workshop questionnaire, and a 1-month follow-up questionnaire.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 30 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age = 18-30
* Able to read and write fluently in English
* Current undergraduate students at CU
* Experiencing elevated social anxiety symptoms indicated by a SPIN score ≥ 19
* Experiencing moderate to high communication anxiety indicated by a PRCA- 24 score ≥ 59
* Open to receiving help for social anxiety or public speaking fears indicated by a help seeking score of ≥ 3 out of 5 (at both screening timepoints as explained below)
* Able to voluntarily consent to participation
* Able to participate fully in the study (including in the in-person group workshops and in survey completion) as assessed by screening questions and the study P
Exclusion Criteria:
* Are currently experiencing moderately severe or severe depression represented by the validated cutoff score for major depression on the PHQ-8 of greater than 14 (Kroenke et al., 2001)
* Score in the moderate-high range for suicide risk as indicated by the CSSRS (Salvi, 2019), report a suicide attempt in the past 12 months, or report current, ongoing suicidal ideation along with a past (lifetime) suicide attempt
* Are current students of the PI or clients or current students of the doctoral student co-facilitators
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Attendance rate
Timeframe: 3 weeks during the intervention (workshops 1, 2, and 3, 1 week apart)
2
Enrollment rate
Timeframe: Pre-intervention (from screening to enrollment)
3
Acceptability of Intervention Measure (AIM)
Timeframe: 48 hours after the final intervention session and 1-month follow-up
4
Client Satisfaction Questionnaire-8 (CSQ-8)
Timeframe: 48 hours after the final intervention session and 1-month follow-up
5
Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN)
Timeframe: 48 hours after the final intervention session and 1-month follow-up
6
Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS)
Timeframe: 48 hours after the final intervention session and 1-month follow-up