Status:
COMPLETED
Integrated Treatment Program for Hypochondriasis in Primary Care Settings
Lead Sponsor:
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Hypochondriasis
Somatoform Disorders
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-70 years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated three-part treatment program in improving the quality of care and treatment outcomes of people with hypochondriasis in primary care settings...
Detailed Description
Hypochondriasis, which is classified as a type of somatoform disorder, is one of the most difficult psychiatric disorders to treat. It is prevalent in primary care settings, and is a major source of s...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Has received primary medical care at Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates (HVMA) for at least 12 months prior to study entry
- Expects to continue receiving care from the current primary care physician for at least the next 12 months
- Meets requirement for average hypochondriasis screening score
- Able to speak and read English
- Falls within the top 20% of utilizers of health care services in the HVMA system over the past year
- Has attended no more than one visit to any specialist over the year prior to study entry
Exclusion
- Psychiatric illness (e.g., psychosis, dementia, suicidal ideation)
- Somatoform pain disorder or currently receiving treatment for somatoform pain disorder (e.g., relaxation training)
- History of alcohol or substance abuse or dependence within the 12 months prior to study entry
- Terminal medical illness or major medical illness expected to worsen significantly over the next year
- Ongoing symptom-contingent litigation against HVMA
- Monetary compensation for medical disability
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
91 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00368212
Start Date
May 1 2005
End Date
July 1 2008
Last Update
March 19 2013
Active Locations (2)
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Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02472
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Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, 02138