A Randomized Controlled Trial of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for MRI-Related Anxiety
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- Johan Kihlberg
- Enrollment
- 60
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- MRI-related anxiety
Overview
Brief Summary
The aim of the study is to investigate whether internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) can help patients who have difficulty undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The main question to be answered is
- Can patients undergo MRI with less anxiety using iCBT?
The patients will undergo a four-week treatment that includes information about MRI, anxiety management, relaxation and retention. The end goal is to simulate an MRI scan in a mock scanner where participants can report their anxiety. Half of the participants will be randomized to receive the treatment before (intervention group) the simulated MRI scan and half will receive the treatment after the simulated MRI scan (control group). Up to 60 patients will be included plus some pilot patients.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Crossover
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •self-perceived problems with doing MRI examinations
Exclusion Criteria
- •difficulty understanding written text
- •severe mental health problems
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
MRI-related anxiety
Time Frame: Baseline and within two days of the mock MRI examination
MRI-related anxiety using the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Anxiety Questionnaire (MRI-AQ) measured before and after the mock MRI examination. Higher value means increased symptoms. Can give between 15-60 points.
Secondary Outcomes
- Anxiety(Baseline and within two days of the mock MRI examination)
- Claustrophobia(Baseline and within two days of the mock MRI examination)
- Mental health(Baseline and within two days of the mock MRI examination)
Investigators
Johan Kihlberg
Associate Professor
Linkoeping University