CBT for Latinos With Generalized Anxiety Disorder in the General Medical Sector
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Sponsor
- University of Puerto Rico
- Enrollment
- 90
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Penn State Worry Questionnaire
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 11 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this project is to implement culturally adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) based interventions in general health settings that are delivered to reduce Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) symptoms, increase levels of functioning, and improve health-related quality of life.
Detailed Description
This project seeks to lay the foundation for an effectiveness trial that will lead to the advancement of CBT based treatments for GAD among Spanish-speaking Latinos, particularly Puerto Ricans. This area of research is important in light of the limited treatment options currently available for Spanish-speakers with GAD and the long-term negative consequences of this condition. Participants in this study are recruited in general health settings. Patients meeting criteria for enrollment will be randomly assigned to receive either cognitive behavior based therapy or treatment as usual. Assessments for all participants will be collected at baseline, post-treatment, and at two months follow-up visits.
Investigators
Mildred Vera
Professor
University of Puerto Rico
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •diagnosis of GAD
- •18 to 65 years
- •Spanish speaker
- •able to read and write
- •plan to continue receiving services in the health care setting during the next six months
Exclusion Criteria
- •severe cognitive impairment, psychoses, history of bipolar disease, alcohol or drug abuse or dependence
- •clinically judged to have a high acute suicide risk
- •life-threatening medical condition
- •currently receiving psychotherapy
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Penn State Worry Questionnaire
Time Frame: Week 28.
Secondary Outcomes
- SF-36 Social Functioning Scale(Week 28)
- Quality of Life Inventory(Week 28)