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Anxiety Self-management Intervention for Pulmonary Hypertension

NCT04450862 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 64

Last updated 2020-11-10

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Summary

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a disorder of high blood pressure that impacts the heart and lungs. Approximately, 50% of individuals with PH experience anxiety or panic disorders. There is limited evidence on psychological treatments for anxiety in PH; however, results support the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Despite the prevalence and impact of anxiety in PH; there are no widely available and/or disease specific pathways, thus highlighting an unmet need in this population. This project aims to develop and pilot, using randomised control trial methodology, a self-management intervention for individuals with PH based on principles of CBT.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Cognitive Behavioural therapy self help intervention for anxiety

The intervention will involve five key components: Psychoeducation - Increase awareness of how PH may affect emotional health, normalisation of difficulties, and discussion of how symptoms associated with anxiety may add to the burden of the disease. Cognitions - Identify and challenge negative automatic thoughts associated with anxiety. Coping skills - Educate and practice a range of behavioural coping methods to help participants better manage their physical symptoms associated with anxiety in PH. Exposure - Replace avoidance of anxiety provoking situations and activities using graded exposure. Relapse prevention - Focus on relapse prevention with implementation intentions and promotion of problem solving.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Sheffield

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Gregg H Rawlings, PhD · University of Sheffield

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-08-05
Primary Completion
2021-04-30
Completion
2021-08-30

Countries

  • United Kingdom

Study Locations

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