CompletedPhase 2

Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Somatization Disorder

United States84 participantsStarted 1999-09

Plain-language summary

This study will examine the long-term effects of cognitive behavioral therapy on the physical symptoms, functioning, and health care utilization of people with multiple medically unexplained physical symptoms.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Meets DSM-IV criteria for somatization disorder * Available for follow-up over the ensuing 15 months * English-speaking Exclusion Criteria: * Meets DSM-IV criteria for a psychotic disorder, organic brain syndrome, or psychoactive substance dependence * Active suicidal ideation * Unstable major medical condition * Plans to engage in additional psychotherapy during the first 3 months after study entry * Current use of any medication that has not been stabilized for the 2 months prior to study entry

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Symptoms of somatization disorder

Functioning (measured with the Clinical Global Impression Scale for Somatization Disorder at Months 9 and 15)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00276887

SponsorUniversity of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2003-04

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.