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However, there is currently no comprehensive review comparing the effectiveness of diverse DIs for SAD.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating DIs for patients with SAD were identified by searching the PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Embase databases from January 1, 1995, to March 31, 2025. The study protocol for this network meta-analysis was registered in\n                      <jats:italic>PROSPERO<\/jats:italic>\n                      . Data were analyzed via Bayesian framework network meta-analysis.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Forty-two RCTs were included. The results showed that DIs exerted better efficacy than non-digital interventions and wait-list controls (WLC). Different forms of internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) demonstrated robust effects across all four outcomes. Internet-based cognitive therapy (ICT) yielded favorable effects in reducing social anxiety and depressive symptoms. VR showed relatively large effect sizes for improving quality of life.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>DIs can be recommended as adjunctive or combined treatments for SAD. Different forms of ICBT show consistent efficacy and can serve as the first-line option among digital interventions. 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