CompletedNot Applicable

Negative Meta-cognitions as a Causal Factor to Worry

Sweden108 participantsStarted 2018-02-06

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate if an internet-based metacognitive therapy reduces negative metacognitions and if reductions negative metacognitions mediates reductions in worry.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Outpatients * ≥ 18 years * Situated in Sweden * Informed consent * PSWQ score more than 56 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 two months prior to treatment that could affect target symptoms. * Received metacognitive therapy for pathological worry the last 2 years.

What they're measuring

Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ)

Timeframe: Weekly measurements week 0-10, 6 and 12 months follow-up

Negative beliefs about uncontrollability of thoughts and danger in the Meta Cognitions Questionnaire (MCQ-30)

Timeframe: Weekly measurements week 0-10, 6 and 12 months follow-up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03393156

SponsorKarolinska Institutet

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-05-06

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