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 range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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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.

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

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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Who can participate

Age range

18 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.