Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of VQW-765 for the On-Demand Treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder

Summary

This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a single oral dose of VQW-765 compared to placebo in adults with social anxiety disorder.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent.
2. Male and female subjects aged 18-65 years, inclusive.
3. Current diagnosis of social anxiety disorder.
4. Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale total score ≥60.
5. Public Speaking Anxiety Scale total score ≥60.
6. Hamilton Depression Rating Scale score ≤18.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Suicide attempts and/or suicidal ideation in the past 2 years or currently at risk of suicide in the opinion of the investigator.
2. History of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychosis, seizures, delusional disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or autism spectrum disorder.
3. Posttraumatic stress disorder or an eating disorder in the past 6 months.
4. Substance or alcohol use disorder in the past 6 months or positive in drug/alcohol screening.
5. Psychotherapy in the past 6 months.
6. Psychotropic medication in the past 2 months.
7. Current or planned pregnancy or nursing during the trial period.
8. Any other reason as determined by the Investigator which may lead to an unfavorable risk-benefit of study participation, or interference with study objectives.

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