F40.01
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Cognitive behavioral psychotherapy, 25 sessions (50 minutes each) in 12 weeks.
Sponsors
Psychotherapeutische Universitätsambulanz
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: DSM IV diagnosis of panic disorder with agoraphobia (300.21)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Prior-ranking comorbid diagnosis; current psychotic symptoms; suicidality; substance abuse or substance-related addiction; ongoing psychotherapy. Patients with ongoing medication are allowed, provided that they discontinue medications, or, with beta blocker or benzodiazepine use, if they are adjusted for at least one month, or, other psychotropic drugs, if they are adjusted for more than three months.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The reduction of self-rated panic symptoms and avoidance behavior at the end of treatment and at six-months follow-up are the main parameters of change. They are assessed with the following instruments: PAS (Panik- und Agoraphobieskala; Bandelow, 1997) and AKV-MI (Fragebogen zu körperbezogenen Ängsten, Kognitionen und Vermeidung; Ehlers et al. 2001). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Presence of panic disorder and/or agoraphobia at 6-month follow-up. Besides, further assessments are planned, relating to depression (BDI-II), overall symptomatic impairment (SCL-90-R), life satisfaction (FLZ) and therapeutic alliance (HAQ). Moreover, the therapists are asked about practicability and acceptance, and patients are asked about satisfaction, time and effort, and perceived success. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactRomina Montini
WiPP - Psychotherapeutische Universitätsambulanz
Outcome results
None listed