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IRCT20260715070197N2 IRCT 2026-08-28 Islamic Azad University The Effectiveness of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program on Anxiety Sensitivity and Fear of Negative Evaluation in Non-Athlete Adolescent Girls with Symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder The Effectiveness of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program on Anxiety Sensitivity and Fear of Negative Evaluation in Non-Athlete Adolescent Girls with Symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder 2026-10-23 anticipated 40 Recruiting https://irct.ir/trial/92838 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Single blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Education/Guidance, Randomization description: After initial assessment and confirmation of eligibility, participants will be randomly assigned to intervention and control groups using variable block randomization with a 1:1 allocation ratio. The unit of randomization is individual. To enhance group homogeneity, stratified randomization will be performed based on age and symptom severity. The randomization sequence will be generated using statistical software and concealed in opaque, numbered envelopes, Blinding description: In this study, due to the nature of the intervention (group-based mindfulness training sessions), it is not possible to blind the participants and the therapist. Therefore, only the outcome assessor and the data analyst will be blinded to group allocation. The outcome assessor, who is responsible for data collection and administering the questionnaires at pre-test and post-test stages, will be unaware of the participants' group assignments and will work only with individual codes. Additionally, the data analyst will receive the data without knowledge of group allocation, and the decoding of groups will be performed only after the final analysis is completed. The principal investigator, therapist, and participants are aware of the group allocation, and this has been explained to the participants during the informed consent process. N/A Social Anxiety Disorder. Intervention group: The intervention consists of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program delivered in 8 sessions of 90 minutes each (one session per week) in a group format. Session content includes training in progressive muscle relaxation, mindfulness of breathing, body scan, mindfulness of thoughts, and meditation exercises. The control group is placed on a waiting list and receives no intervention. Between-session assignments are provided to reinforce skill consolidation.. Undecided - It is not yet known if there will be a plan to make this available Justification or reason for indecision in sharing IPD is No further information is available.
public Zeynab Khatibi
Nikan Counseling Center, Nooshin Complex, West 9th Boulevard, Kianpars, Ahvaz, Iran.
Ahvaz Iran (Islamic Republic of) 3733361349 +98 61 3334 8420 r.fati.r2020@gmail.com Islamic Azad University scientific Zeynab Khatibi
Nikan Counseling Center, Nooshin Complex, West 9th Boulevard, Kianpars, Ahvaz, Iran.
Ahvaz Iran (Islamic Republic of) 3733361349 +98 61 3334 8420 r.fati.r2020@gmail.com Islamic Azad University Iran (Islamic Republic of) Diagnosis of symptoms of social anxiety disorder based on DSM-5 criteria and confirmed by a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist. Female gender and age range of 13 to 18 years. No participation in regular, organized sports programs (non-athlete status) in the past 6 months. Written informed consent from parents or legal guardians, along with verbal assent from the adolescent to participate in the study. 13 years 18 years Female Diagnosis of other acute or severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder with psychotic symptoms, or severe eating disorders). Simultaneous participation in other therapeutic programs or psychological interventions for social anxiety. F40.1 Social phobias Behavior Intervention group: The intervention consists of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program delivered in 8 sessions of 90 minutes each (one session per week) in a group format. Session content includes training in progressive muscle relaxation, mindfulness of breathing, body scan, mindfulness of thoughts, and meditation exercises. The control group is placed on a waiting list and receives no intervention. Between-session assignments are provided to reinforce skill consolidation. Anxiety Sensitivity. Timepoint: Pre-test and Post-test. Method of measurement: The Anxiety Sensitivity Index (ASI) is a self-report questionnaire consisting of 16 items. It was developed by Reiss and Peterson in 1985. The questionnaire comprises three factors: fear of physical concerns (8 items), fear of cognitive dyscontrol (4 items), and fear of publicly observable anxiety symptoms (4 items). Fear of Negative Evaluation. Timepoint: Pre-test and Post-test. Method of measurement: This questionnaire, whose short form was developed by Leary in 1983, was designed to measure the fear of negative evaluation. The brief version (FNES-B) consists of 12 items, rated on a 5-point Likert scale. This instrument has demonstrated good validity and reliability. Islamic Azad University Approved 2026-08-23 Research Ethics Committee of Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch. Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch, 22 Bahman Boulevard, Ahvaz, Iran. Ahvaz Khouzestan Iran (Islamic Republic of)