Cognitive behavioural therapy to reduce anxiety and depression in atrial fibrillatio
Not Applicable
Suspended
- Conditions
- Anxiety and depression in people with atrial fibrillationMental and Behavioural Disorders
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN33129243
- Lead Sponsor
- niversity of Birmingham
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Suspended
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 128
Inclusion Criteria
1. Aged 18 years and over
2. Diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF) within the last 12 months
3. Defined as ‘case’ (score of =8 on the GAD-7 and =10 on the PHQ-9)
Exclusion Criteria
1. Diagnosed with AF for longer than 12 month
2. Terminal illness
3. Cognitive impairment which prevents them from being able to give informed consent
4. Unable to speak and/or read English.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <br> 1. Anxiety is measured by using the Generalised Anxiety Disorder -7 Questionnaire (GAD -7) at screening, beginning of each therapy session (CBT arm only) 6 and 12 month follow up<br> 2. Depression is measured by using the Patient Health Questionnaire –9 (PHQ–9) at screening, beginning of each therapy session (CBT arm only) 6 and 12 month follow up<br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method