Internet-based individually guided versus group-guided self-help treatment for Social Anxiety DIsorder

Internet-based individually guided versus group-guided self-help treatment for Social Anxiety DIsorder: a randomized controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN75894275

Enrollment

150

Registered

2013-10-23

Start date

2013-11-11

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2016-10-17

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Conditions

Social Anxiety Disorder Mental and Behavioural Disorders Social phobias

Interventions

A randomized controlled trial aiming at investigating the additional value of therapist-guided peer support in small groups on the treatment outcome of a web-based self-help intervention for SAD. Two

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Male and female at least 18 years of age 2. Provided written consent 3. Sufficient German language skills 4. Access to computer with internet connection 5. Exceeding pre-defined cut-off scores in one of the social anxiety measures 6. Meeting the diagnostic criteria for SAD according to the diagnostic telephone interview 7. Agreeing to undergo no other psychological treatment for the duration of the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Active suicidal plans (according to the suicide item of the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) or the diagnostic telephone interview) 2. History of psychotic or bipolar disorders 3. Prescribed medication for anxiety or depression only if the dosage has been changed during the last month prior to the study

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Symptoms of SAD (Social Phobia Scale [SPS], Social Interaction Anxiety Scale [SIAS], Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale-Self-Report [LSAS-SR]): pre, post (12 weeks), follow-up (6 months) 2. Diagnostic status (Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis I Disorders [SCID-I]): pre, post (12 weeks), follow-up (6 months)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Depression (Beck Depression Inventory [BDI-II]): pre, post (12 weeks), follow-up (6 months) 2. General symptomatology (Brief Symptom Inventory [BSI]): pre, post (12 weeks), follow-up (6 months) 3. Interpersonal problems (IIP-64): pre, post (12 weeks), follow-up (6 months) 4. Quality of life (SF-12): pre, post (12 weeks), follow-up (6 months) 5. Client Satisfaction (ZUF-8): post (12 weeks) 6. Several process measures: 6.1. Change in SAD symptoms: week 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 6.2. Individual condition - Working Alliance Inventory-Short Revised (WAI-SR): week 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 6.3. Peer support condition - group processes (GQ-D): week 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 6.4. Treatment expectancy - Credibility/Expectancy Questionnaire (CEQ): week 2	—

Measure

Time frame

1. Depression (Beck Depression Inventory [BDI-II]): pre, post (12 weeks), follow-up (6 months) 2. General symptomatology (Brief Symptom Inventory [BSI]): pre, post (12 weeks), follow-up (6 months) 3. Interpersonal problems (IIP-64): pre, post (12 weeks), follow-up (6 months) 4. Quality of life (SF-12): pre, post (12 weeks), follow-up (6 months) 5. Client Satisfaction (ZUF-8): post (12 weeks) 6. Several process measures: 6.1. Change in SAD symptoms: week 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 6.2. Individual condition - Working Alliance Inventory-Short Revised (WAI-SR): week 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 6.3. Peer support condition - group processes (GQ-D): week 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 6.4. Treatment expectancy - Credibility/Expectancy Questionnaire (CEQ): week 2

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Countries

Switzerland

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 20, 2026