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The purpose of this study is examine if an internet-based exposure therapy based on inhibitory learning is feasible, acceptable and effective in reducing panic symptoms amongst patients who suffer from panic disorder and agoraphobia.


Clinical Trial Description

Trial objectives: Primary objective is to examine if an internet-based exposure therapy based on inhibitory learning is effective in reducing panic symptoms. The secondary objective is to study if the protocol is feasible and acceptable. Secondary objective is measured is examined on 1) number of participants completing the study protocol, 2) participants' satisfaction with the treatment, 3) therapists' ratings of acceptability. The aim of this study is to assess the feasibility, and pilot the design and delivery of a RCT that will subsequently form the framework for a larger RCT to evaluate the effectiveness of an exposure protocol based on inhibitory learning.

Trial Design: Randomized controlled pilot study with two groups randomly assigned to either Internet-based exposure therapy based on the principles of inhibitory learning or Internet-based exposure therapy based on the principles of habituation Duration: Eight weeks Primary Endpoint: Change in panic symptoms from baseline to Week 8. Efficacy Parameters: Panic Disorder Severity Scale - Self rated (PDSS-SR) Safety Parameters: Adverse Events is assessed weekly via the internet. Description of Trial Subjects: Patients > 18 years old with a PDSS-SR score more than 6 points Number of Subjects: 80 ;


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NCT number NCT03061448
Study type Interventional
Source Karolinska Institutet
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Status Completed
Phase N/A
Start date February 1, 2017
Completion date June 1, 2017

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