Effectiveness & Cost-effectiveness of Internet-delivered Interventions for Depression and Anxiety...
DepressionAnxiety Disorders6 moreDepression and anxiety are common mental health problems. There are effective treatments for depression and anxiety and one of these is talking therapies using cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). In recent years CBT has been transferred to online delivery methods and these interventions have proven successful for people being treated with symptoms of depression and anxiety. The current study will utilise a randomised controlled trial design, where the majority (n=240) of participants will be allocated to the immediate treatment (internet-delivered CBT for either depression or anxiety), and a smaller number (n=120) will be allocated to a waiting list. The waiting list group will receive treatment after an eight week wait. This design helps us to understand that any changes in symptoms in the treatment group will be likely due to the treatment they received compared to the waiting list. A sample size of 360 participants is proposed and has been adjusted to ameliorate against patient dropout. Follow-up and maintenance of any positive changes in symptoms is very important in CBT for depression and anxiety, simply because some people can have a relapse of symptoms. We will therefore follow-up the treatment group for 3, 6, 9 and 12 months to assess maintenance of positive gains from treatment. The study also seeks to investigate the cost effectiveness of the treatments.
Effects of Saffron on Mild to Moderate Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Patients With Mild to Moderate GADanxiety disorder is one of the major public health problems worldwide. 25% of people experience anxiety disorders throughout life. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is known as the most prevalent anxiety disorder. Saffron has previously approved as an effective adjuvant therapy in depression and might alleviate GAD symptoms.Since up to the best of our knowledge no human studies have assessed the therapeutic effect of saffron as an adjuvant therapy in GAD patients, Therefore, this study is planned to evaluateThe effect of saffron (Crocus satious L.) in the treatment of mild to moderate generalized anxiety disorder:
Vortioxetine Versus Placebo in Major Depressive Disorder Comorbid With Social Anxiety Disorder
Social Anxiety DisorderMajor Depressive DisorderThis placebo-controlled study is designed to determine the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of vortioxetine in the treatment of adults with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) that is comorbid with Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD). Half of the subjects will be randomized to receive vortioxetine and the other half will receive placebo.
Efficacy Study of Abdominal Massage Therapy to Treat Generalized Anxiety Disorder of Deficiency...
Anxiety DisordersGeneralized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by the presence of persistent worry or fear of no explicit object and fixed content, or things that might occur in real life,which not corresponds with the realities. Patients with GAD may occur a series of somatic symptoms including muscle tension, backaches, headaches, fatigue, insomnia, restlessness, as well as psychological feelings of anxiety, worry and feeling overwhelmed. And it always brings some type of functional disability or decrease in quality of life. GAD is treated by Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) or Serotonin, Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors(SNRI) and 5-ht1a receptor agonists as regular medication which have the definite effects. But, some adverse reaction of SSRIs or SNRI leads to the compliance of taking medicine of patients with GAD. There is an impressive data suggesting that Abdominal Massage Therapy is effective in decreasing some symptoms of somatic symptoms and psychological feelings. This study is designed as a parallel group, positive control, non-inferiority study. It will recruit 140 cases of generalized anxiety disorder of deficiency of both heart and spleen type. Both the treatment group and the control group will be randomly assigned 70 cases. Patients in the treatment group will be treated by Abdominal Massage for 6 weeks,and the control group by buspirone . The total study includes 4 views that are respectively before the treatment,after 3 weeks treatment, after the whole treatment , and 3 months after the whole treatment. At all of the 4 views, all participants will be estimated the scores of Hamilton Depression Scale(HAMD) ,self-rating anxiety scale(SAS), and Quality of life assessment scale. At the second, third and the forth views, all participants will be estimated Clinical Global Impression ( CGI). At the first and the third views, all participants will be collected the data of content of hydroxytryptamine(5-HT), Norepinephrine and total cortisol in blood plasma, and of blood stream speed, vascular resistance index and pulsatility index of middle cerebral artery (MCA), anterior cerebral artery(ACA), posterior cerebral artery (PCA) and basilar artery(BA). This study aims to investigate the efficacy of Abdominal Massage Therapy vs. buspirone, and discover the correlation between these scales and these objective indicators.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Adults With Low-Risk Chest Pain Associated With Anxiety
Chest PainAnxiety1 moreThis Emergency Department based study investigates the feasibility and effectiveness of a mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) training program referral for patients with chest pain at low risk for acute coronary syndrome but associated with anxiety. Outcomes assessed for eligible patients randomized to MBSR vs. usual care include mental health (longitudinal Generalized Anxiety Disorder - 7 (GAD-7) scores), quality of life (PROMIS Global Short Form), and ED resource utilization (return Emergency Department (ED) visits).
Simplified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Depression
Generalized Anxiety DisorderMajor Depressive DisorderThis trial attempts to evaluate the treatment efficacy of Simplified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (SCBT) and its safety among schizophrenia patients. Half of participants will be randomized to accept SCBT.
Effects of Virtual Reality on Perioperative Pediatric Anxiety
Preoperative AnxietyMaladaptive Postoperative Behavior1 moreThis study evaluates the effect of virtual reality on anxiety levels in a pediatric surgical population. Half of participants will receive standard perioperative treatment, while the other half will receive additionally a virtual reality local program.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adolescents With Social Anxiety Disorder
Social Anxiety DisorderThe main aim of the present study is to investigate the effectiveness of a disorder specific group cognitive behavior therapy (G-CBT) program for youth SAD, the, Cool Kids Anxiety Program - Social Enhanced (CK-E), developed at Macquarie University, Sidney, Australia. Furthermore, the study will examine how well this program fares against generic CBT treatment.
Aromatherapy With Lavender Essential Oil as a Complementary Treatment for the Control of Dental...
Dental AnxietyDental anxiety is a common problem in dental care, the aim of this protocol is to evaluate the effect of lavender for the control of anxiety during a surgical dental extraction.
Self-help Lifestyle Medicine for Depression and Anxiety
DepressionAnxietyThis study will examine the effects of smartphone-based lifestyle medicine (LM) for alleviating depressive and anxiety symptoms in Chinese population. Since a range of lifestyle factors are involved in the pathogenesis and progression of depression and anxiety, modifying different lifestyle factors simultaneously, for example, diet, exercise, stress and sleep which are empirically supported by previous reviews, may be effective to reduce depressive and anxiety symptoms. Traditional Chinese medicine concepts will be integrated into the app to increase the acceptability towards mental health treatment. Through this study, we aim to promote evidence-based patient care and to improve help-seeking and access to evidence-based interventions for depression and anxiety.