COVID-19 and the Developement of Phobic Fears of Disease

Recruiting

• Conditions: COVID19

• Registration Number: NCT04359121
• Lead Sponsor: Medical University of Graz

Brief Summary

A lot of people suffer from phobias. Phobias concerning certain diseases are not rare. This study will examine whether the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease) crisis was able to rise phobias in people and if those with preexisting phobias or fears were more likely to develop a phobia concerning COVID. It will look at different subtypes - physicians, medical staff, general public (not medically affiliated) and patients with psychiatric disorders.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2020-04-21
• Study First Submitted QC: 2020-04-21
• Study First Posted: 2020-04-24
• Study Start: 2020-12-15
• Status Verified: 2023-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-01-10
• Last Update Posted: 2023-01-11
• Primary Completion: 2023-11-15
• Study Completion: 2023-11-15

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 600

Inclusion Criteria

• Person gives written consent
• Persons between 18-90 years of age (men and women)
• No positive COVID infection known at time of first examination

Exclusion Criteria

• Dementia, Delirium (not able to give consent)
• Not fulfilling the inclusion criteria
• COVID infection known at first examination point

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Development of phobias	2 years	Specific Phobia Questionnaire (SPQ): The SPQ consists of 43 items, each rated using a 5-point Likert scale on two dimensions: (1) level of fear, with scores ranging from 0 (no fear) to 4 (extreme fear) and (2) extent to which the fear interferes with one's daily life, with scores ranging from 0 (no interference) to 4 (extreme interference). The SPQ is scored by combining fear ratings of each Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) specific phobia type.; Severity Measure for Specific Phobia-Adult: The total score can range from 0 to 40 with higher scores indicating greater severity of specific phobia.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Medical University of Graz; 🇦🇹 Graz, Styria, Austria