Somatic Symptom Disorder tension type headache persistent postural-perceptual dizziness tinnitus H93.1 G44.2 F45 R42
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Patients with somatic symptom disorder and tension type headache, PPPD or tinnitus are questioned biweekly about their illness perceptions for the duration of the therapy. For this we use the
Sponsors
Medizinische Universität Innsbruck
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals included in this study have to meet the diagnostic criteria for a somatic symptom disorder as well as at least one of the psychosomatic symptoms tension type headache, PPPD or tinnitus. The presence of other symptoms of a somatic symptom disorder does not lead to exclusion. Furthermore an adequate knowledge of the german language is necessary.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: If an individual is acute psychotic, exhibits substantial cognitive deficits (e.g. dementia) or has other conditions persisting that prevents them from further completing the interviews and questionnaires, they are excluded from this study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| This study aims to help to a better understanding of subjective illness perceptions of patients in psychosomatic treatment and gain insights to what extent these can be influenced. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| This study also investigates the relation between these possible changes and health relevant outcomes. | — |
Countries
Austria
Contacts
Public ContactKatharina Hüfner
Department für Psychiatrie, Psychotherapie und Psychosomatik Universitätsklinik für Psychiatrie II Medizinische Universität Innsbruck
Outcome results
None listed