Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for MRI-Related Anxiety

NCT07296822 | Recruiting

• 2 other identifiers: EPM Dnr 2024-00435-01Dnr 2024-00435-01
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to investigate whether internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) can help patients who have difficulty undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The main question to be answered is \- Can patients undergo MRI with less anxiety using iCBT? The patients will undergo a four-week treatment that includes information about MRI, anxiety management, relaxation and retention. The end goal is to simulate an MRI scan in a mock scanner where participants can report their anxiety. Half of the participants will be randomized to receive the treatment before (intervention group) the simulated MRI scan and half will receive the treatment after the simulated MRI scan (control group). Up to 60 patients will be included plus some pilot patients.

Conditions

Anxiety; Claustrophobia; Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• MRI-related anxiety

  MRI-related anxiety using the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Anxiety Questionnaire (MRI-AQ) measured before and after the mock MRI examination. Higher value means increased symptoms. Can give between 15-60 points.

  Baseline and within two days of the mock MRI examination

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Anxiety

  Baseline and within two days of the mock MRI examination

• Claustrophobia

  Baseline and within two days of the mock MRI examination

• Mental health

  Baseline and within two days of the mock MRI examination

Study Arms (2)

Controls

NO INTERVENTION

Participants will receive the same iCBT intervention after completing the mock MR examination.

Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will receive the internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) intervention prior to undergoing the mock MR examination.

Behavioral: Intervention

Interventions

Intervention BEHAVIORAL

Participants will receive the internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) intervention prior to undergoing the mock MR examination.

Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• self-perceived problems with doing MRI examinations

You may not qualify if:

• difficulty understanding written text
• severe mental health problems

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Johan Kihlberg: lead
• Region Östergötland: collaborator
• Region Jönköping County: collaborator
• Landstinget i Kalmar Län: collaborator
• Linkoeping University: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Linköping University

Linköping, 58739, Sweden

RECRUITING

Related Links

• Study information for patients
• Study information

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Anxiety Disorders; Claustrophobia

Interventions

Methods

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mental Disorders; Phobic Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Investigative Techniques

Central Study Contacts

Johan Kihlberg, PhD

CONTACT

+461038902; johan.kihlberg@liu.se

Tomas Bjerner, PhD

CONTACT

tomas.bjerner@liu.se

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: CROSSOVER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER GOV
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Professor

Model Details: The patients will undergo a four-week treatment that includes information about MRI, anxiety management, relaxation and retention. The end goal is to simulate an MRI scan in a mock scanner where participants can report their anxiety. Half of the participants will be randomized to receive the treatment before (intervention group) the simulated MRI scan and half will receive the treatment after the simulated MRI scan (control group).

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 1, 2025
• First Posted: December 22, 2025
• Study Start: May 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: December 31, 2025
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 31, 2026
• Last Updated: December 22, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share

Locations

SE (1)