Status:

COMPLETED

Neural Effects of Cognitive-behaviour Therapy in Panic Disorder

Lead Sponsor:

University of Oxford

Conditions:

Panic Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-70 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Exposure-based cognitive-behaviour therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders is an effective intervention, but the brain mechanisms driving recovery are largely unknown. In this experimental medicine study,...

Detailed Description

PURPOSE The primary purpose is to enhance our understanding of the mechanisms essential in effective treatment of panic disorder. METHODS Design: The present study has a between-subjects design, incl...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Aged 18-70
  • Sufficiently fluent in English to understand the task and instructions
  • PDSS score of at least 6
  • At least two full panic attacks or limited symptoms attacks last 4 weeks

Exclusion

  • CNS-acting medication (antidepressants within last 6 months, benzodiazepine last 3 days)
  • Current or past history of alcohol/ drug abuse
  • Serious medical conditions (e.g., epilepsy, heart or respiratory problems)
  • Done the task before
  • Waiting group: under current psychotherapeutic treatment
  • Pregnancy
  • Contraindications to MRI e.g. pacemaker, mechanical heart valve, hip replacement, metal implants
  • Severe claustrophobia that limits ability to participate in fMRI scanning

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2011

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

February 1 2016

Estimated Enrollment :

28 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03251235

Start Date

January 1 2011

End Date

February 1 2016

Last Update

August 16 2017

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