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Evaluate the effectiveness of internet-based cognitive-behavioural therapy supplemented with telephone support for treating social phobia.

Treatment of social phobia: randomised trial of internet-delivered cognitive-behavioural therapy with telephone support

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Randomized trial evaluates internet-based therapy for social phobia, suggesting increased treatment adherence is effective.

Evaluate the effectiveness of internet-based cognitive-behavioural therapy supplemented with telephone support for treating social phobia.
Randomised controlled trial comparing internet-based therapy with a waiting-list control group.
Participants included 29 in the treatment group and 28 in the control group.
9-week programme with short weekly telephone calls totaling 95 minutes.
Participants receiving treatment showed greater reductions in social anxiety, avoidance, and depression compared to the control group.
Adherence reached 93%, with 100% completing the treatment package.
All improvements were maintained one year later.

Carlbring et al. (2007) studied this question.

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