Status:
COMPLETED
Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Somatization Disorder
Lead Sponsor:
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Somatoform Disorders
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-70 years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief 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 ...
Detailed Description
Somatization disorder is a chronic psychological condition that causes numerous physical complaints for which no underlying physical problem can be identified. The disorder often lasts for several yea...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Meets DSM-IV criteria for somatization disorder
- Available for follow-up over the ensuing 15 months
- English-speaking
Exclusion
- 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
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 1999
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2004
Estimated Enrollment :
84 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00276887
Start Date
September 1 1999
End Date
April 1 2004
Last Update
February 20 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Department of Psychiatry, UMDNJ - RWJ Medical School
Piscataway, New Jersey, United States, 08540