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Investigation of the reactivity of the stress axes under low intensity exercise and association with therapy outcome

Investigation of the reactivity of the stress axes under low intensity exercise and association with therapy outcome - LIEout

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00028117
Enrollment
20
Registered
2022-02-16
Start date
2009-05-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

F40.01 F41.0

Interventions

Group 1: Arm 1- treatment with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Low intensity exercise as part of CBT

Sponsors

Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: -n=12 patients with a primary diagnosis of panic disorder with/ without agoraphobia (between 18 and 65 years (F 40.01, F 41.0), valid and reliable assessment of the primary diagnosis according to ICD-10 and DSM-IV using DIA-X (computer-assisted DIA-X interview for mental disorders) (Wittchen, Weigel & Pfister, 1996). In case that the standardized assessment of the diagnosis is older than six months, a new standardized assessment is necessary. -Scondary diagnoses of minor depressive disorders (ICD-10: F32.0) (besides major depressive disorders), secondary diagnosis of problematic alcohol consumption (alcohol abuse) are allowed (ICD-10: F10.1) German as dominant language in case of multilingualism, dexterity

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Only for patients: Presence of other secondary anxiety disorders (Social Phobia ICD-10: F40.1), Generalized anxiety disorder (ICD-10: F41.1), obsessive-compulsory disorder (ICD-10: F42.8), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (ICD-10: F43.1), presence of any psychotic disorder (ICD-10: F20-F29) or bipolar disorder (ICD-10: F31), presence of any major depressive disorder (ICD-10: F32.1, F32.2, F32.3), substance use disorders (ICD-10: F10.2-F16.2, F18.2, F19.2) or eating disorders (ICD-10: F50), acute infections, chronic diseases (e.g. metabolic diseases, autoimmune diseases, heart diseases, blood diseases), current pregnancy control groups: n=12 healthy controls (matched for age and gender) between 18 and 65 years without acute and chronic medical illnesses In order to preclude morbidity, the following examinations are realized previously, before the present study: structural magnetic resonance tomography (MRT) Exclusion criteria: Only for healthy controls: Current or past diagnosis of panic disorder with/ without agoraphobia (F40.01, F41.0) Presence of any other anxiety disorder (according to ICD-10: F40.1, F41.1, F42, F43, F42), psychotic (F20-F29) or bipolar disorders (F31), major depression (F32.1, F32.2, F32.3), substance use disorders (F10.2-F16.2, F18.2, F19.2), somatoform disorder (F45.0) or eating disorders (F50), acute infections, chronic diseases (e.g. metabolic diseases, autoimmune diseases, heart diseases, blood diseases) current pregnancy Exclusion criteria For all: -diseases of the upper respiratory tract (e.g. viral infectious diseases, allergies with swelling of the nasal mucous membrane -neurologic diseases (z.B. craniocerbral injury, Parkinson´s disease) -anosmia (complete loss of the sense of smell) oder hyposmia/ microsmia (partial loss of the sense of smell), Kallmann-syndrome -medication with impact on the olfactory system (e.g. antihistamine, antidepressives, ACE-inhibitors) -dissociative disorders -structural brain damage (seen in MRT), also without a clinical correlate (incidental finding) -neurostimulation, pacemaker, artificial heart valve, insulin pump or other implants (e.g. cochlear implant) -metal inside the body (e.g. artificial limbs, vessel clips, metal dust during work) -tattoos in the region of the head and neck as well as in chest and back area -fixed retainers -permanent Make-Up -artificial limbs and artificial joints -screwed or nailed fractures -spirals for contraception (please discuss possible metal with the physician/ gynaecologist) -grommet (as inserted e.g. in case of inflammation of the middle ear inside the drumhead) -metal splinter inside tissue -glasses (can be taken off during the examinations) -current pregnancy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
cortisol, heart, state anxiety, perceived arousal, dominance, pleasure during low intensity exercise (LIE)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Psychopathology in different questionnaires (before and after inpatient cognitiv-behavioral therapy/ CBT); questionnaires of interest are: Panic and Agoraphobia Scale, Agoraphobic Cognitions Questionnaire, Body Sensations Questionnaire, Mobility Inventory

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactGloria Wintermann

Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie, Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden

gloria.wintermann@uniklinikum-dresden.de0351/ 458 3502

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026