RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07666776

Efficacy of Attention Bias Modification vs. Placebo for Social Anxiety Disorder

Placebo Effects in Dot-Probe Attention Bias Modification (ABM) Among Adults With Social Anxiety Disorder.

Sponsor

Tel Aviv University

Enrollment

90 participants

Start Date

Jun 15, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Placebo effect Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)Attention Bias Modification Treatment (ABMT)

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.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Dot-Probe Attention Bias Modification (ABM) and a behavioral approach called Placebo Training for people with attention bias modification treatment (abmt), placebo effect, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 65 Years.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALDot-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.

BEHAVIORALPlacebo 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.