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Interpretation Bias Modification Training for Social Anxiety Disorder
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Summary
The overall goal of the current study is to develop and evaluate a computerized interpretation bias modification (IBM) training for treating social anxiety disorder (SAD). A key focus is placed on enhancing accessibility and efficacy of IBM for SAD by delivering it through a mobile platform, with three specific aims outlined. First, the current study aims to examine the efficacy of the IBM training in reducing social anxiety symptoms by comparing the pre-, post-, and follow-up assessments of the IBM group with a control group. Second, the current study aims to examine the effect of IBM on reducing participants' daily social anxiety symptoms using daily diary methodology. Third, the investigators also aim to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the IBM training. The investigators expect that at least 70% of participants will complete 4 or more of the six training sessions.
Official title: Computerized Interpretation Bias Modification Training for Social Anxiety Disorder
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2024-09-26
Completion Date
2025-12-08
Last Updated
2026-08-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Interpretation Bias Modification Training
Interpretation Bias Modification Training aims to help participants interpret ambiguous social scenarios in a benign way, with the goal of reducing social anxiety symptoms. Individuals with social anxiety disorder tend to interpret ambiguous social situations negatively or catastrophize mildly negative events. This intervention targets this core cognitive characteristic by repeatedly training more adaptive interpretation. Cognitive training is delivered through mobile devices, increasing accessibility and cost-effectiveness while allowing participants to complete the intervention remotely.
Stress Management Psychoeducation
Stress Management Psychoeducation (SMP) is used as a credible comparison condition to evaluate whether CBM-I has specific therapeutic effects on reducing social anxiety symptoms. The SMP condition follows the same training format as CBM-I, in which participants complete fragmented sentences by filling in missing letters. However, the training content focuses on stress management strategies rather than modifying maladaptive interpretations of ambiguous social situations.
Locations (1)
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States