Study of Escitalopram in the Treatment of Specific Phobia

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults 18-65 years of age * DSM-IV criteria for specific phobia according to the MINI * For women of childbearing potential, a negative serum pregnancy test at screening * Written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Any current primary DSM-IV diagnosis other than specific phobia * History of DSM-IV substance abuse or dependence within the last months * Lifetime history of bipolar I disorder, schizophrenia or other psychotic disorder, mental retardation, or other pervasive developmental disorder or cognitive disorder due to a general medical condition * Suicide risk or serious suicide attempt within the last year * Clinically significant laboratory or EKG abnormality or unstable medical condition * For women of childbearing potential, unwillingness to use an acceptable form of contraception during the study * Subjects needing concurrent use of psychotropic medications