Has provided written informed consent for the study and is willing to comply with all requirements of the protocol
English speaker
Male or female, ≥18 and ≤65 years of age
Current diagnosis of generalized Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM 5) and confirmed by the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 (SCID-5-CT).
Clinician-administered Liebowitz Social Anxiety Score (LSAS) total score ≥70 at Screening
Clinician-rated Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS 17) (17 items) total score \<16 at Screening
If participant is of childbearing potential, must commit to practicing effective methods of birth control during the study and at least 14 days after the last dose.
You may not be if
Current diagnosis of performance-only SAD as defined by the DSM-5 and confirmed by the SCID-5-CT.
Current diagnosis of any of the following psychiatric condition(s) as defined by the DSM-5 (participants with current generalized anxiety disorder may be included): Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, Autism spectrum disorder, Major depressive disorder, Personality disorder, Post-traumatic stress disorder.
Past or current diagnosis of any of the following psychiatric condition(s), as defined by the DSM-5: Bipolar disorder, Feeding and eating disorder (in adulthood), Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Schizophrenia spectrum or other psychotic disorder, Substance use disorder (within 12 months of Screening).
Receiving daily psychotropics within 4 weeks of Screening
Is at risk for suicidal ideation as per C-SSRS
Has moderate or severe hepatic impairment
Has severe renal impairment
Women who are pregnant or women who are currently breastfeeding unless they are willing to stop breastfeeding for the duration of the study.
