Smartphone-Based Treatments for Social Anxiety With Artificial Intelligence Support: A Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Pilot Study Comparing Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Waitlist (STePS-Ai)
Sponsor: Stockholm University
Trial Details
| Condition | Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) |
| Intervention | Ai chatbot |
| Phase | NA |
| Status | Active |
| Participants | 90 |
| Est. Completion | 21 June 2025 |
| Last Updated | 16 Apr 2026 |
Primary Outcome
Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN)
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
* Age 18 years or older * Score of 30 or higher on the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale-Self Report (LSAS-SR) * Access to a smartphone * Ability to read and write Swedish * Currently engaged in psychological treatment * Severe depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9 score 20 or higher) * Use of medication for anxiety or depression if there have been changes within the past 30 days * Suicidality as assessed by the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
Trial Sites
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