Personalizing and Optimizing Cognitive, Behavioral, and Mindfulness Therapies for Anxiety A Study Comparing Video-Based Skills and Therapy Sessions

What This Trial Is About

Researchers are studying different types of therapy for people with clinically elevated anxiety, including cognitive therapy, behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based therapy. The study aims to find out which therapy skills work best for different individuals, compare a brief video-based skill training with four therapy sessions, and see how long the effects last over one year. The study is sponsored by Ohio State University and focuses on personalizing anxiety treatments. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three therapy groups cognitive therapy, behavioral therapy, or mindfulness-based therapy. Cognitive therapy helps identify and challenge negative thoughts, behavioral therapy focuses on recognizing emotional urges and responding differently, and mindfulness-based therapy encourages present-moment awareness without judgment. The therapies are delivered over a 6-week period, and participants anxiety and depression symptoms are tracked. Throughout the study, participants complete weekly assessments for 6 weeks and monthly check-ins for a year using the Overall Anxiety Severity and Impairment Scale and the Overall Depression Severity and Impairment Scale. Researchers monitor the durability of treatment effects over time. Participants progress is evaluated to understand which skills are most helpful, with the total study involvement lasting about one year after starting treatment.

Anxiety Skills Study