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Internet-delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Health Anxiety

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Hypochondriasis
Interventions
Behavioral: Internet-delivered CBT.
Behavioral: On line discussion group
Registration Number
NCT00828152
Lead Sponsor
Karolinska Institutet
Brief Summary

Hypochondriasis (health anxiety) is common, has many negative consequences for the afflicted individual and is associated with high societal costs. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) has proven to be effective when administered in live-sessions. The aim of this study is to investigate whether CBT remains effective when administered via a self-help programme on the Internet.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
80
Inclusion Criteria
  • Primary diagnosis of hypochondriasis
  • At least 18 years old
  • Able to read and write in swedish
  • Computer access
Exclusion Criteria
  • Drug abuse
  • Concurrent severe depression
  • No serious somatic illness
  • Previous treatment with CBT for hypochondriasis

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
1Internet-delivered CBT.Internet-delivered CBT. Contact with therapist thru an e-mail system. 12 weeks.
2On line discussion groupOn line discussion group.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Health Anxiety Inventory12 months after post assessment
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
WIImmediately pre and post treatment, and 6 and 12 month follow-up
QOLIImmediately pre and post treatment, and 6 and 12 month follow-up
BAIImmediately pre and post treatment, and 6 and 12 month follow-up
IASImmediately pre and post treatment,and 6 and 12 month follow up
MADRS-SImmediately pre and post treatment, and 6 and 12 month follow-up

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Psykiatri Sydväst

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Stockholm, Sweden

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