Somatic Symptom Disorder
Conditions
Brief summary
The main purpose of the study is to conduct an initial feasibility evaluation of the new Internet-based EAET treatment manual. We will include 50 patients with somatic symptom disorder to take part of the treatment for nine weeks through the Internet. A within-subject design will be used. Self-report measures of symptom level and mechanisms of change will be conducted weekly. Feedback on content, process and potential caveats will be collected using surveys and written evaluations from the participants at post-treatment. Linear mixed models will be used to investigate trajectories of change in symptoms and processes.
Interventions
Very much based on Unlearn your pain by Howard Schubiner.
Sponsors
Stockholm University
Karolinska Institutet
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Age over 18 years * A total score ≥10 on the PHQ-15 * A diagnosis of SSD according to the DSM-5, i.e ≥1 of the 3 of: disproportionate thoughts about the somatic symtom, persistently high level of anxiety, or excessive time and energy devoted in regard to symptoms or health concerns * Symptom duration ≥6 months * Written statement from a medical professional that states that a medical evaluation has been conducted.
Exclusion criteria
* Alcohol or substance addiction * A diagnosis of a psychological condition that might require other treatment (e.g., psychosis, suicidality, etc) * Other severe medical condition that might require other treatment * Ongoing psychological intervention or psychotherapy that may interfere with the psychological treatment * Ongoing medical treatment that may interfere with the psychological treatment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PHQ-15 | Baseline | Patient Health Questionnaire Physical Symptoms |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PHQ-9 | Baseline | Patient Health Questionnaire Depression |
| GAD-7 | Baseline | Patient Health Questionnaire Anxiety |
| SDS | Baseline | Sheehan Disability Scale |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| EPS-25 | Baseline | Emotional Processing Scale (Measure of treatment process) |
Countries
Sweden
Outcome results
None listed