Comparison of the Effectiveness Level of Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy With Sertraline Treatment in Social Anxiety Disorder

This study compares two treatment approaches for adolescents and young adults with social anxiety. One group will participate in therapy sessions using a virtual reality headset, while the other group will receive sertraline, a commonly used medication for social anxiety. The goal is to see which treatment is more effective in reducing anxiety symptoms and improving daily functioning. The study will also look at how acceptable and safe these treatments are. A total of 56 participants will be enrolled at Kocaeli University, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

NCT Number	NCT07192367
Lead Sponsor	Emine Kanmaz Collaborators: Kocaeli University
Conditions	Social Anxiety Disorder
Enrollment	56 participants
Start Date	2024-11-15
Primary Completion	2026-08 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-12 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-09-25