Attention bias modification augments cognitive-behavioral group therapy for social anxiety disorder: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cognitive-behavioral group therapy (CBGT) is a first-line treatment for social anxiety disorder (SAD). However, since many patients remain symptomatic post-treatment, there is a need for augmenting procedures. This randomized controlled trial (RCT) examined the potential augmentation effect of attention bias modification (ABM) for CBGT.

Methods

Fifty patients with SAD from three therapy groups were randomized to receive an 18-week standard CBGT with either ABM designed to shift attention away from threat (CBGT + ABM), or a placebo protocol not designed to modify threat-related attention (CBGT + placebo). Therapy groups took place in a large mental health center. Clinician and self-report measures of social anxiety and depression were acquired pre-treatment, post-t

SUBMITTER: Lazarov A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6013362 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature