App-based cognitive therapy for social anxiety disorder: A randomized-controlled comparison of guided and unguided app-based treatment versus waitlist

Key Points

• Patients benefit significantly from both guided and unguided app-based interventions, demonstrating effective cognitive therapy.
• Therapist-guided intervention reduces drop-out rates compared to unguided options, emphasizing the value of support.
• This randomized-controlled trial compares guided and unguided cognitive therapy using an app against a waitlist.
• Highlights the potential of blended care approaches for improving outcomes in social anxiety disorder.