KATHY:Cognitive-behavioural Therapy for Hypochondriasis

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study was to examined if psychotherapy is an effecitive treatment for hypochondriasis.

Clinical Trial Description

Background: The central feature of hypochondriasis is preoccupation or fear of having a serious disease based on misinterpretation of bodily signs. Psychotherapeutic treatments have developed with focus on different aspects of the condition. Several controlled trials have examined the effectiveness of different treatment strategies.

Hypothesis: Hypochondriasis is accessible for treatment. Specific cognitive treatment focused on misinterpretation of bodily sensations is more effective than short-term non-specific psychodynamic psychotherapy.

Method: Patients with hypochondriasis were randomisation to cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), psychodynamic psychotherapy, or waiting list. Patients on waiting list were subsequently randomised to CBT or dynamic psychotherapy. The patients received six-teen sessions over a period of six month. Follow-up assessments were made six and twelve month after treatment. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Hypochondriasis

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT00208247
Study type	Interventional
Source	Copenhagen Trial Unit, Center for Clinical Intervention Research
Contact
Status	Completed
Phase	Phase 2
Start date	December 2001
Completion date	March 2005

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