Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of digital cognitive behavioural therapy for anxiety

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD); Mental and Behavioural Disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN89276818
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Oxford

Brief Summary

2020 results in https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbtep.2020.101609 (added 01/10/2020)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-08-22
• Study Completion: 2019-09-02
• Last Update Posted: 12 October 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 48

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged 18 years or older
2. Able to give informed consent
3. Score of 10 or higher on the 7-item Generalised Anxiety Disorder questionnaire (GAD-7), indicating moderate severity of anxiety
4. Screen positive for GAD diagnosis by a digital version of the MINI International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) version 7 for DSM-5
5. Must be either not on prescription medication for anxiety, depression, or sleep, or on a stable dose for at least 4 weeks

Exclusion Criteria

1. Past or present psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, seizure disorder, alcohol use disorder, or substance use disorder
2. Trauma to the head or brain damage
3. Severe cognitive impairment
4. Serious physical health concerns necessitating surgery or with prognosis < 6 months
5. Pregnancy

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified