Internet Videoconferencing Delivered Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A randomized controlled trial

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: generalized anxiety disorder; Mental Health - Anxiety

• Registration Number: ACTRN12621000786897
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Technology Sydney

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-06-22
• Study Completion: 2023-09-30
• Last Update Posted: 8 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 78

Inclusion Criteria

1. Australian resident
2. Aged 18 or above
3. English as first language
4. Meet criteria for GAD as primary disorder and disorder is of at least ‘moderate severity’ (defined as a score of 4 on the DIAMOND module severity measure)
5. Medication free or on a stable dose of psychotropic medication
6. Not currently receiving regular psychological services for their GAD symptoms (defined as sessions at least once a week with a qualified mental health professional).

Exclusion Criteria

1. Severe depressive symptoms as assessed by a score of 20 or above on the PHQ-9
2. Are at suicide risk as assessed by a score of ‘2’ (more than half the days) or higher on item 9 of the PHQ-9 on the screening questions or via clinician judgement during the telephone interview using the C-SSRS
3. Engage in daily alcohol use or daily illicit drug use
4. Presence of a schizophrenia spectrum disorder as assessed by the DIAMOND
5. Significant cognitive/intellectual impairment as assessed during diagnostic interview
6. Medical condition that may interfere with treatment
7. Do not have access to a computer with a camera and stable internet on a regular basis

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified