Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety
Anxiety
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Anxiety focused on measuring brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, VA Video Connect to home
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Veteran participants: The sample will include Veterans who:
- receive care at the Houston VA and surrounding area CBOCs,
- have documentation in the medical chart of an anxiety disorder or anxiety-related problems, and
- report clinically significant symptoms of anxiety, defined as a score of 10 or greater on the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale, 7th edition (GAD-7).
Exclusion Criteria:
Veteran participants will be excluded for factors that would render bCBT inappropriate, including:
- cognitive impairment;
- presence of bipolar, psychotic or substance use disorders, and
- Veteran is currently receiving psychotherapy for anxiety. If receiving medications that target anxiety Veterans WILL NOT be excluded.
Sites / Locations
- Michael E. DeBakey VAMC
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Brief CBT for Anxiety
Participants will receive Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety (bCBT). Sessions with clinicians will be provided via VA Video Connect to Home (VVC-H). Participants will have the option to select from a list of skills to tailor to his/her preferences. Participants will be able to receive up to 9 total sessions and generally last 30 to 40 minutes. For the purpose of this study, treatment duration will be limited to 3 months to ensure standardization of study outcome measures.