NCT00947570

Brief Summary

This study will examine the effects of cognitive behavioral therapy on brain function in people with anxiety disorders.

Trial Health

100
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2007

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2007

Completed
1.8 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 27, 2009

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 28, 2009

Completed
3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 1, 2012

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 1, 2012

Completed
Last Updated

December 31, 2012

Status Verified

December 1, 2012

Enrollment Period

4.8 years

First QC Date

July 27, 2009

Last Update Submit

December 27, 2012

Conditions

Keywords

Cognitive Behavioral TherapyFunctional Brain ImagingPsychotherapyTreatmentBrain Imaging

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Blood oxygen level dependent (BOLD) response in amygdala, insula, and medial prefrontal cortex, as measured with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)

    Measured at baseline and after 10 to 14 weeks of treatment

Study Arms (1)

Cognitive behavioral therapy

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants with panic disorder or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) will receive a course of individual cognitive behavioral therapy targeted at their principal disorder.

Behavioral: Cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety

Interventions

10 sessions delivered over the course of 14 weeks and aimed at reducing pathological behaviors and patterns of thought

Also known as: CBT, Behavior Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 55 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • High school or higher education
  • DSM-IV diagnosis of panic disorder (with ongoing symptoms), generalized anxiety disorder, or both

You may not qualify if:

  • Lifetime diagnosis of psychotic disorder, organic mental disorder, or bipolar I disorder
  • Substance dependence within the last 12 months or diagnosis of alcohol or substance abuse within the past month
  • Use of psychotropic or anti-epileptic medications within the past 6 weeks
  • Heavy caffeine use, defined as drinking more than 6 caffeinated beverages per day
  • Current smoker
  • Possibility of pregnancy
  • History of claustrophobia or difficulty lying flat for long periods
  • Ferrous metal in the body
  • Lifetime diagnosis of major depressive disorder (MDD), bipolar I or II disorder, panic disorder (PD), agoraphobia without panic, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social phobia (SP), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or an eating disorder

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Generalized Anxiety DisorderPanic DisorderAnxiety Disorders

Interventions

Cognitive Behavioral TherapyBehavior Therapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

PsychotherapyBehavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Officials

  • Murray B. Stein, MD, MPH

    University of California, San Diego

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
BASIC SCIENCE
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 27, 2009

First Posted

July 28, 2009

Study Start

October 1, 2007

Primary Completion

August 1, 2012

Study Completion

August 1, 2012

Last Updated

December 31, 2012

Record last verified: 2012-12