Brief-intensive CBT Versus Once-weekly CBT in Anxiety-related Disorders (NCT05942391) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Brief-intensive CBT Versus Once-weekly CBT in Anxiety-related Disorders
Netherlands120 participantsStarted 2024-04-26
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare brief-intensive cognitive-behaviour therapy (CBT) with regular weekly CBT in people with anxiety-related disorders.
The main question to answer is: will brief-intensive CBT improve functioning (work, family, social) more and faster than does regular weekly CBT?
Participants will be asked to follow CBT treatment (20 sessions of 45 minutes in both conditions), and participate in 7 measurements with a total duration of 5 hours over 1 year.
Researchers will compare:
* Brief-intensive CBT: 16 sessions in 2 weeks + 4 follow-up sessions within 3 months
* Regular CBT with 20 weekly sessions in 6 months
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Age 18 years or older;
Reaching out for mental health care for one of the following disorders:
panic disorder, agoraphobia, generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, health anxiety disorder.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Is in need of emergency mental health care
* Has insufficient language skills in Dutch
* Has evident cognitive limitations
* Has had changes in the use of medication during the last 3 months.
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
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Area Under the health and disability Curve at 6 months