CompletedNot Applicable

Internet-based Exposure Therapy for Panic Disorder

Sweden61 participantsStarted 2017-02-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is examine if an internet-based exposure therapy based on inhibitory learning is feasible, acceptable and effective in reducing panic symptoms amongst patients who suffer from panic disorder and agoraphobia.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Outpatients * ≥ 18 years * Situated in Sweden * Informed consent * Panic Disorder Severity Scale - self rated score more than 6 points Exclusion Criteria: * Substance dependence during the last six months * Post traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder or psychosis * Symptoms better explained by axis 2 diagnosis (e.g. autism or borderline personality disorder) * MADRS-S score above 25 points * Psychotropic medication changes within one months prior to treatment that could affect target symptoms. * Received exposure based Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for pathological worry the last 2 years

What they're measuring

Panic Disorder Severity Scale - Self rated (PDSS-SR)

Timeframe: Week 0, Week 8

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03061448

SponsorKarolinska Institutet

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-06-01

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