If you have a fear of speaking in front of an audience, you might qualify for a clinical study for a new investigational medication that can be used on an as need basis to treat acute anxiety and improve your performance.
Qualified participants will receive study-related care and study medication at no charge as well as receive reimbursement for time and participation.
Public speaking anxiety, commonly referred to as stage fright, is one of the main symptoms of social anxiety disorder (SAD) and could result in impairment of social and occupational functioning. This anxiety often includes fear and avoidance that can apply to many different performance situations like interviews, speeches, auditions and recitals. Symptoms of performance anxiety often include shaky speech, voice cracks, excessive sweating and trembling.
Researchers in the United States are looking for adults with marked fear of public speaking who are 18 to 70 years of age.
The study involves two in-person visits. Each visit lasts about 3-4 hours.