๐ฌIn plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
The purpose of this study is to understand why some individuals respond fully to cognitive behavioral therapy and others do not, based on multiple sources of data such as neural, neurocognitive, clinical, and self-report data.
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๐ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
Clinical sample (N=110):
1. Men and women, age 18-45
2. Treatment-seeking individuals who meet criteria for a primary DSM-5 diagnosis of primary social anxiety disorder (SAD) or body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) based on the SCID-5-RV
3. Fluent in English and willing to provide informed consent.
Control sample (N=50):
1. Men and women, age 18-45
2. No current or lifetime history of psychiatric disorders, as assessed using the SCID-5-RV
3. Meet criteria for low levels of anxiety (GAD-7 score of \<8) and depression (PHQ-9 score \<10)
4. Fluent in English and willing to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
All groups:
1. Score \< 80 based on WRAT5 Word Reading Subtest
2. fMRI contraindications (e.g., electronic medical devices such as pacemakers, implanted defibrillators, etc.; metal implants not approved for MRI; pregnancy; claustrophobia)
2\. Active suicidal or homicidal ideation, or any features requiring a higher level of care 3. Lifetime history of manic or hypomanic episode, psychotic symptoms, traumatic brain injury, neurological disorder, pervasive developmental disorder, or attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder; active alcohol or substance use disorder in the past 6 months 4. Current use of psychotropic medications, except antidepressants taken at a stable dose for 3 months prior to study baseline 5. Previous CBT non-responder or current CBT
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What it tests
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
University of Washington
Seattle, United States
๐ค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ always decide together with your own doctor.