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Social anxiety study seeks males for drug (oxytocin) trial

Published: 9 April 2008

Is shyness or social anxiety a problem for you? Do you fear social situations (e.g. meeting new people, public speaking)? Are you diagnosed with Social Phobia (SP) OR Generalised Social Anxiety Disorder (GSAD) OR think you may suffer from these?

You can help contribute to the research of psychiatric disorders such as Anxiety by participating in a research project!

The study involves three sessions consisting of a medical/psychiatric screen (Session1), and two brain imaging (MRI) sessions (Sessions two and three) during which you will be administered one of two drugs (Oxytocin or Placebo).

Eligibility: Current diagnosis of SP or GSAD (diagnosis can be determined and/or confirmed during Session one); Right-handed; Male, Aged 18-55 yrs; Non-smoker; No drug/alcohol abuse; Medication free; No metal objects in body.

Travel expenses will be covered and $50 per brain scan (x2) will be paid as recompense for your time. Please contact, Izelle Labuschagne, +61 3 9594 5543, Izelle.Labuschagne@med.monash.edu.au.

  

Notices submissions

Email items of up to 150 words, as plain text in the body of an email, to global.emails@adm.monash.edu.au.

The deadline is noon on Friday.

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