Anxiety, Claustrophobia, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of the study is to investigate whether internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) can help patients who have difficulty undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The main question to be answered is \- Can patients undergo MRI with less anxiety using iCBT? The patients will undergo a four-week treatment that includes information about MRI, anxiety management, relaxation and retention. The end goal is to simulate an MRI scan in a mock scanner where participants can report their anxiety. Half of the participants will be randomized to receive the treatment before (intervention group) the simulated MRI scan and half will receive the treatment after the simulated MRI scan (control group). Up to 60 patients will be included plus some pilot patients.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALIntervention
Participants will receive the internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) intervention prior to undergoing the mock MR examination.
Sponsors
Linkoeping University
Region Östergötland
Region Jönköping County
Landstinget i Kalmar Län
Johan Kihlberg
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
The patients will undergo a four-week treatment that includes information about MRI, anxiety management, relaxation and retention. The end goal is to simulate an MRI scan in a mock scanner where participants can report their anxiety. Half of the participants will be randomized to receive the treatment before (intervention group) the simulated MRI scan and half will receive the treatment after the simulated MRI scan (control group).
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* self-perceived problems with doing MRI examinations
Exclusion criteria
* difficulty understanding written text * severe mental health problems
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MRI-related anxiety | Baseline and within two days of the mock MRI examination | MRI-related anxiety using the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Anxiety Questionnaire (MRI-AQ) measured before and after the mock MRI examination. Higher value means increased symptoms. Can give between 15-60 points. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety | Baseline and within two days of the mock MRI examination | Anxiety using Generalized Anxiety Disorder Seven Item Scale (GAD-7) measured before and after the mock MRI examination. Higher value means increased symptoms. Can give between 0-27 points. |
| Claustrophobia | Baseline and within two days of the mock MRI examination | Claustrophobia using a Swedish validated translation of The Claustrophobia Questionnaire (CLQ) measured before and after the mock MRI examination. Higher value means increased symptoms. Can give between 0-48 points. |
| Mental health | Baseline and within two days of the mock MRI examination | Mental health using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) measured before and after the mock MRI examination. Higher value means increased symptoms. Can give between 0-27 points. |
Countries
Sweden
Contacts
Primary ContactJohan Kihlberg, PhD
Backup ContactTomas Bjerner, PhD
Outcome results
None listed