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
Group Intervention Description 1 Internet-delivered CBT. Internet-delivered CBT. Contact with therapist thru an e-mail system. 12 weeks. 2 On line discussion group On line discussion group.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Health Anxiety Inventory 12 months after post assessment
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method WI Immediately pre and post treatment, and 6 and 12 month follow-up QOLI Immediately pre and post treatment, and 6 and 12 month follow-up BAI Immediately pre and post treatment, and 6 and 12 month follow-up IAS Immediately pre and post treatment,and 6 and 12 month follow up MADRS-S Immediately pre and post treatment, and 6 and 12 month follow-up
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Psykiatri Sydväst
🇸🇪Stockholm, Sweden