Status:

COMPLETED

Phased Treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder and Coping Behaviors in a Medical Setting

Lead Sponsor:

Medical University of South Carolina

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

Conditions:

Social Anxiety Disorder

Alcohol Use Disorders

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to treat individuals with social anxiety disorder with a Food and Drug Administration-approved medication for the treatment of social anxiety disorder, the antidepressant ...

Detailed Description

Psychiatric and alcohol use problems co-occur in a significant number of individuals seeking treatment in mental health treatment settings. However, there is a paucity of research to guide clinical pr...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age 18-65.
  • Meets DSM-IV criteria for Social Anxiety Disorder, generalized type.
  • LSAS score greater than or equal to 60.
  • Reports drinking at least 15 standard drinks/week or 5 standard drinks/drinking day for men, and at least 8 standard drinks/week or 4 standard drinks/drinking day for women in the past 30 days.
  • AUDIT score between 8 and 15 inclusive for men and 4 and 15 inclusive for women.
  • Reports no prior medical alcohol detoxification or formal alcohol treatment including regular attendance at self-help groups.
  • Treatment seeking for relief of social anxiety, not for alcohol problems.
  • Endorses drinking to cope with anxiety at least 40% of the time during or before a social situation, using the Drinking to Cope survey.
  • Able to provide informed consent and fill out self-rating forms in English.

Exclusion

  • Drug dependence in the past 90 days on any drug besides caffeine or nicotine.
  • Lifetime diagnosis of bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.
  • Significant suicide risk as assessed by the SCID.
  • Current use of psychotropic medications.
  • Pregnancy, nursing or refusal to use effective birth control if female.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2009

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 1 2012

Estimated Enrollment :

83 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00862212

Start Date

January 1 2009

End Date

July 1 2012

Last Update

April 23 2013

Active Locations (2)

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University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55454

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Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29425

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