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Computerized Psychoeducation for Anxiety Sensitivity

Primary Purpose

Anxiety Sensitivity

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
CAST psychoeducation
PHET
Sponsored by
Florida State University
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional prevention trial for Anxiety Sensitivity

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 65 Years (Adult, Older Adult)MaleDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Elevated Anxiety Sensitivity Cognitive Concerns and indicated by the anxiety sensitivity index-3

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of epilepsy or seizures

Sites / Locations

    Arms of the Study

    Arm 1

    Arm 2

    Arm Type

    Experimental

    Placebo Comparator

    Arm Label

    Psychoeducation

    Health and Wellness

    Arm Description

    The program was designed to dispel exaggerated thoughts surrounding the danger of the experience of anxiety symptoms, specifically focusing on fears regarding feelings of cognitive dyscontrol. The psychoeducation portion contains video animation and audio narration throughout, as well as some interactive features . Participants are provided with corrective information about the experience of anxiety-related sensations, with a particular focus on dispelling myths commonly held by individuals with high anxiety sensitivity cognitive concerns . Participants are taught that anxiety-related sensations are not dangerous and that they may have developed a conditioned fear to these symptoms of arousal.

    The controlled condition consisted Physical Health Education Training (PHET), a computerized presentation which focuses on information on general healthy living. The PHET program contains information on nutrition, alcohol, water consumption, exercise, sexual health, hygiene, stress management, life organization, social support, positive outlook, and sleep.

    Outcomes

    Primary Outcome Measures

    Anxiety Sensitivity Index-3
    Measure of anxiety sensitivity

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    Full Information

    First Posted
    August 8, 2016
    Last Updated
    August 16, 2016
    Sponsor
    Florida State University
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    1. Study Identification

    Unique Protocol Identification Number
    NCT02874417
    Brief Title
    Computerized Psychoeducation for Anxiety Sensitivity
    Study Type
    Interventional

    2. Study Status

    Record Verification Date
    August 2016
    Overall Recruitment Status
    Completed
    Study Start Date
    September 2013 (undefined)
    Primary Completion Date
    November 2014 (Actual)
    Study Completion Date
    November 2014 (Actual)

    3. Sponsor/Collaborators

    Responsible Party, by Official Title
    Principal Investigator
    Name of the Sponsor
    Florida State University

    4. Oversight

    Data Monitoring Committee
    No

    5. Study Description

    Brief Summary
    This investigation examines the efficacy of a 35 minute computerized psychoeducation protocol in the reduction of elevated anxiety sensitivity cognitive concerns, a risk factor for the development and maintenance of various forms of psychopathology.

    6. Conditions and Keywords

    Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
    Anxiety Sensitivity

    7. Study Design

    Primary Purpose
    Prevention
    Study Phase
    Not Applicable
    Interventional Study Model
    Parallel Assignment
    Masking
    Participant
    Allocation
    Randomized
    Enrollment
    54 (Actual)

    8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

    Arm Title
    Psychoeducation
    Arm Type
    Experimental
    Arm Description
    The program was designed to dispel exaggerated thoughts surrounding the danger of the experience of anxiety symptoms, specifically focusing on fears regarding feelings of cognitive dyscontrol. The psychoeducation portion contains video animation and audio narration throughout, as well as some interactive features . Participants are provided with corrective information about the experience of anxiety-related sensations, with a particular focus on dispelling myths commonly held by individuals with high anxiety sensitivity cognitive concerns . Participants are taught that anxiety-related sensations are not dangerous and that they may have developed a conditioned fear to these symptoms of arousal.
    Arm Title
    Health and Wellness
    Arm Type
    Placebo Comparator
    Arm Description
    The controlled condition consisted Physical Health Education Training (PHET), a computerized presentation which focuses on information on general healthy living. The PHET program contains information on nutrition, alcohol, water consumption, exercise, sexual health, hygiene, stress management, life organization, social support, positive outlook, and sleep.
    Intervention Type
    Behavioral
    Intervention Name(s)
    CAST psychoeducation
    Intervention Type
    Behavioral
    Intervention Name(s)
    PHET
    Primary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    Anxiety Sensitivity Index-3
    Description
    Measure of anxiety sensitivity
    Time Frame
    10 minutes post intervention

    10. Eligibility

    Sex
    Male
    Minimum Age & Unit of Time
    18 Years
    Maximum Age & Unit of Time
    65 Years
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers
    No
    Eligibility Criteria
    Inclusion Criteria: Elevated Anxiety Sensitivity Cognitive Concerns and indicated by the anxiety sensitivity index-3 Exclusion Criteria: History of epilepsy or seizures

    12. IPD Sharing Statement

    Plan to Share IPD
    Undecided

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