Panic disorder with or without agoraphobia Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
1. Focused CBT: This will involve six sessions, delivered by Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs). Participants randomly allocated to this treatment will receive workbook modules to
Sponsors
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 110 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age 18+ (no upper age limit) 2. English speaking and able to complete questionnaires and workbooks in English 3. Any gender 4. The presence of recurrent panic attacks whereby some are unexpected 5. Panic disorder with or without agoraphobia is the main problem as identified in the problem descriptor
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Panic is not the primary difficulty 2. Individuals who cannot consent 3. Those with long-term conditions 4. Involvement in another research project 5. Risk/safeguarding cannot be managed 6. Substance/alcohol use that would impact therapy and individuals unwilling to work to reduce this use 7. Inability to access materials, for example, technology barriers
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Panic symptom severity measured using the Panic Disorder Severity Scale (PDSS) at pre-treatment, each treatment session and the end of treatment | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Depression measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) at pre-treatment, each treatment session and the end of treatment 2. Anxiety measured using Generalised Anxiety Disorder Assessment (GAD-7) at pre-treatment, each treatment session and the end of treatment 3. Daily functioning measuring using the Work and Social Adjustment Scale (WSAS) at pre-treatment, each treatment session and the end of treatment 4. Safety-seeking and approach-supporting behaviours measured using the Panic Safety Seeking and Approach Supporting Behaviours Questionnaire (P-SSASBQ) at pre-, mid and the end of treatment (this is to help answer an exploratory aim). | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactSaarim;Angie Aslam;Jenkin
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Outcome results
None listed