Panic Disorder
Conditions
Brief summary
Panic Disorder with or without agoraphobia (PD/A) is a common, and unless it is treated, often chronic psychiatric disorder. The are effective pharmacological as well as psychological treatments for PD/A. Because of the lack of availability of the most effective psychological treatment, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), self-help based CBT treatments have been developed. One of those are Internet-based CBT. The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of Internet and group CBT for PD/A in a regular psychiatric setting. 113 patients are consecutively and randomly assigned to either treatment (both lasting 10 weeks). The main outcome measure is the Panic Disorder Severity Scale(PDSS). The study hypothesis is that treatments will show equal effectiveness.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALInternet-based cognitive behavior therapy (CBT).
Self-help program and guidance by psychologist via e-mail during 10 weeks.
BEHAVIORALGroup CBT
Group cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) during 10 weeks.
Sponsors
Region Stockholm
Karolinska Institutet
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Primary Panic Disorder with or without Agoraphobia (PD/A)
Exclusion criteria
* active substance abuse * physiological etiology of panic symptoms * under 18 years of age * severe depression or suicidal ideation. * if on drugs for PD, not having had a constant dosage for 2 months * undergoing other cognitive behavioral treatment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Panic Disorder Severity Scale (PDSS) | Pre, post at 6-month follow-up |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) Anxiety Sensitivity Index (ASI) Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) | Pre, post and 6-month follow-up |
Countries
Sweden
Outcome results
None listed