A Feasibility Study of Group Metacognitive Therapy Versus Mindfulness Meditation Therapy (MCT)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Generalized Anxiety Disorder focused on measuring Metacognitive therapy, mindfulness meditation therapy, group therapy, generalized anxiety disorder, Group Based Metacognitive Therapy, Group Based Mindfulness Meditation Therapy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- individual's score on the GAD-7 & PHQ-9
- individuals who meet the DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) criteria for generalized anxiety disorder
Exclusion Criteria:
- Individuals with major depressive disorder
- Individuals who report suicidality
- Individuals with a brain injury or neurological insult
- Individual who currently engage in substance abuse
- Individuals with bipolar disorder
- Individuals with psychotic symptoms
- Individuals who cannot converse or read English
Sites / Locations
- The Rawnsley Building, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
Metacognitive Therapy
Mindfulness Meditation Therapy
Individuals randomly assigned to the metacognitive therapy group will undergo group metacognitive therapy for generalized anxiety disorder.. Individuals will undergo 8 sessions of group therapy lasting approximately 90 minutes.
Individuals randomly assigned to the mindfulness meditation therapy group will undergo group mindfulness meditation therapy for generalized anxiety disorder. Individuals will undergo 8 sessions of group therapy lasting approximately 90 minutes.