Abridged somatization disorder Mental and Behavioural Disorders Abridged somatization disorder
Conditions
Interventions
The participants will be randomely allocated to the intervention and control groups in equal numbers.
Intervention group: A manualised intervention program of cognitive behaviour therapy (10 session
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Control group: Usual care plus "Smith's norms." The general practitioners receive a short lette
Sponsors
Carlos III Institute of Health (Instituto de Salud Carlos III) (Spain)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age 18-65 years 2. Fluent in Spanish language 3. Diagnosis of Abridged Somatization Disorder (SSI 4,6) according to Escobar's criteria 4. Stable pharmacological treatment during last month and the expectation to maintain it during the next three months
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Primary diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder different from somatization disorder 2. Severe personality disorder that interferes with adequate completion of the intervention program 3. Impossible to attend the intervention therapy 4. Refusal to participate
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Severity of Clinical Global Impression scale at baseline, 3 and 6 months and 1-year follow-up | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The following will be assessed at baseline, 3 and 6 months and 1-year follow-up: 1. Quality of life: 36-item Short Form health survey (SF-36) 2. Hamilton Depression Scale 3. Hamilton Anxiety Scale 4. Screening for Somatoform Symptoms [SOMS] | — |
Countries
Spain
Outcome results
None listed