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Efficacy of Attention Bias Modification vs. Placebo for Social Anxiety Disorder
Sponsor: Tel Aviv University
Summary
This study examines whether a computerized attention-training intervention called attention bias modification (ABM) can reduce symptoms of social anxiety disorder (SAD) in adults, and whether symptom improvement is specifically related to changes in attentional processing or to nonspecific factors such as expectancy and placebo effects.
Official title: Placebo Effects in Dot-Probe Attention Bias Modification (ABM) Among Adults With Social Anxiety Disorder.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2026-06-15
Completion Date
2027-06-30
Last Updated
2026-06-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Dot-Probe Attention Bias Modification (ABM)
Participants complete a computerized dot-probe attention training task designed to train attention away from threat-related stimuli. During each trial, angry and neutral facial expressions are presented simultaneously, followed by a probe that consistently appears in the location of the neutral face. Participants complete eight training sessions over four weeks.
Placebo Training
Participants complete a computerized task matched to the active training condition in duration, structure, and task demands, but without exposure to emotional stimuli or attentional training contingencies. The task is designed to control for nonspecific factors such as expectancy and engagement. Participants complete eight sessions over four weeks.
Locations (1)
Tel Aviv university
Tel Aviv, Israel