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First received: April 30, 2025

Clinical Trial: The Efficacy of Prospective Mental Imagery in Enhancing Approach Motivation Among Socially Anxious Individuals

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

Condition: Social Anxiety
Social Phobia

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: The Efficacy of Prospective Mental Imagery in Enhancing Approach Motivation Among Socially Anxious Individuals: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Brief Summary: The efficacy of an online intervention aimed at enhancing approach motivation and behavioral engagement in confronting anxiety-inducing social situations is examined among individuals with elevated social anxiety. Participants will receive psychoeducation, followed by either a prospective mental-imagery task or a verbal reasoning task. Efficacy of the intervention is measured by ratings of experienced and anticipated pleasure, approach motivation and self-reported engagement with feared situations one week later.

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