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Anxiety DisordersNCT06422728

The Effectiveness of Transdiagnostic CBT Protocol on Anxiety Disorders

A study testing Unified Protocol for Anxiety Disorders and Client-centered Supportive Therapy in people with Anxiety Disorders and Social Anxiety Disorder, run by Ibn Haldun University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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Trial summary

The transdiagnostic approach argues that the common features are needed to be taken into account [e.g. distress intolerance (DI), intolerance of uncertainty (IU), worry)] underlying emotional disorders rather than evaluating them separately due to the fact that the dissection of anxiety disorders has increased with… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 years
What is being tested?
Unified Protocol for Anxiety Disorders and Client-centered Supportive Therapy
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
60 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
20 Jun 2024to Jan 2025
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Being diagnosed with at least one of the following disorders in the pre-interview (SCID 5 interview for diagnosis): generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder (PD), social anxiety disorder (SAD) or anxiety disorder not otherwise specified (NOS).

Who cannot join

  • Active substance use or having a psychiatric history related to substance use
  • Having a co-diagnosis of psychotic disorders or bipolar disorders
  • Receiving active psychotherapy support
  • Being not graduated from primary school

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Iclal AYDIN

    Zeyti̇nburnu, Istanbul, 34025

    Iclal AYDIN, MA, 00905353746285, iclalaydin@stu.ihu.edu.tr

    Recruiting

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The transdiagnostic approach argues that the common features are needed to be taken into account [e.g. distress intolerance (DI), intolerance of uncertainty (IU), worry)] underlying emotional disorders rather than evaluating them separately due to the fact that the dissection of anxiety disorders has increased with each emerging version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), in which the classification of anxiety disorders resulted in an increased number of intervention protocols for each disorder. This also caused an increase of comorbidity among anxiety disorders. Transdiagnostic approach offers a unified protocol (UP) for strengthening the common features, and thereby both preventing the emergence of emotional disorders or intervening the symptom severity of emotional disorders, which can be applied to different types of emotional disorders. The main aim of this study is to develop a UP which is planned to be applied as a group therapy. The UP will include interventions developing the levels of common transdiagnostic features (DI, IU and worry). The study's second aim is to investigate the effect of the developed UP on DI, IU and worry. The third one is to search the effect of the developed UP on symptom severity levels of anxiety disorders. Fourthly, this study will search if the levels of transdiagnostic common features (DI, IU and worry) will predict the levels of symptom severity of anxiety disorders'.

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The transdiagnostic approach argues that common features are needed to be taken into account [e.g. distress intolerance (DI), intolerance of uncertainty (IU), worry] underlying emotional disorders rather than evaluating them separately since the dissection of anxiety disorders has increased with each emerging version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), in which the classification of anxiety disorders resulted in an increased number of intervention protocols for each disorder. That is why an increase in comorbidity among anxiety disorders is observed. The transdiagnostic approach offers a unified protocol (UP) for strengthening the common features, thereby preventing the emergence and intervening in several emotional disorders.

As part of dissertation, the main aim of this study is to develop UP in Turkish, and measure the effectiveness of the UP on anxiety disorders and the transdiagnostic features. The UP is planned in group therapy format and includes interventions strengthening the common transdiagnostic features (DI, IU, and worry). This protocol is based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) model. The sessions in the protocol are planned as follows:

Session 1 is assessment session and Session 2 is on psychoeducation, which mainly intend to introduce the CBT model. In session 3, emotions are discussed, revealing that emotions point out what is important for us in life. In session 4, 5 and 6, thoughts are worked on. The participants learn to deal with worry and to challenge unfunctional thoughts and generate alternative explanations. Session 7 focuses on behaviors, in which the role of behaviors and the things that can/cannot be controlled are discussed. Session 8 includes a review of what has been learnt during the group therapy and an evaluation on maintaining the accomplishments. In addition, a follow-up session is planned after one month.

In this study, there will be an intervention (UP) group and a control group. The participants will be assigned to the groups randomly. The measurements are the Distress Intolerance Scale (DTS), Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale-12 (IUS-12), Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ), Metacognitions Questionnaire-30 (MCQ-30), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder Assessment (GAD-7).

The uniqueness of this protocol is to be the first UP in Turkish with its own order. It is expected to promote transdiagnostic studies in Turkey. This research is also important in contributing to the literature on transdiagnostic studies, which offer an alternative to comorbidity and a decrease in the symptom severity of anxiety disorders.

Being tested
Unified Protocol for Anxiety Disorders, Client-centered Supportive Therapy
Keywords
transdiagnostic approach, unified protocol,, anxiety disorders, CBT, cognitive behavioral therapy
Medical subject headings
Anxiety Disorders, Phobia, Social, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Unified Protocol for Anxiety DisordersOther

    The UP is planned in group therapy format and includes interventions on common transdiagnostic features. The sessions in the protocol are planned as follows:

    Session 1 - Assessment: introduction, talking on group rules and the process, setting goals

    Session 2 - Psychoeducation: the CBT model is introduced.

    Session 3 - Emotions: the role of emotions are discussed.

    Session 4, 5 \& 6 - Thoughts: the role of thoughts is mentioned. The participants learn to challenge unfunctional thoughts and generate alternative explanations. Also, exercises on excessive worry are applied.

    Session 7 - Behaviors: the role of behaviors and the things that can/cannot be controlled are discussed.

    Session 8 - Evaluation \& Maintaining Accomplishments: includes a review of what has been learnt during the group therapy and an evaluation on maintaining the accomplishments.

    Session 9 - Follow-up session: one month later.

  • Client-centered Supportive TherapyOther

    Client-entered therapy provides a non-directive supportive environment for the participants, that includes reflective listening and nonjudgmental and empathic communication. In this group, no CBT intervention will be applied. Through the supportive and non-directive environment, only the effect of relationship will be investigated as a common factor in psychotherapy.

Study groups in NCT06422728
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Transdiagnostic Unified ProtocolExperimentalThe intervention group will receive the transdiagnostic unified protocol (UP) for anxiety disorders that is developed in this study. The UP is based on CBT model and will last for 8 weeks and there will be a follow-up session after one month. Each session will last 1 and a half hours. The pre-, post- and follow-up tests will be given to them to test the effectiveness of the UP.
Receives: Other: Unified Protocol for Anxiety Disorders
Client-Centered Supportive TherapyActive comparatorThe supportive therapy group will also last for 8 weeks and there will be a follow-up session after one month. Each session will last 1 and a half hours. The pre-, post- and follow-up tests will be given to them, too.
Receives: Other: Client-centered Supportive Therapy

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Anxiety

    Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) scale will be used to measure anxiety level. GAD-7 is a self-report scale consisting of 7 items. It is a 4-point Likert type scale. Items are scored between 0 (Not at all) and 3 (Nearly every day). Scores of 5, 10, and 15 are taken as the cut-off points for mild, moderate and severe anxiety. In the total score, the cut-off score for GAD diagnosis is 10.

    Measured: pre-test (baseline at Week 1), post-test (at Week 8), follow-up test (1 month after post-test)

  2. Distress Tolerance

    Distress Tolerance Scale (DTS) scale will be used to measure distress tolerance level. DTS consists of a total of 15 items. Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale range from 1 (Strongly disagree) to 5 (Strongly disagree). A low total score indicates low distress tolerance level.

    Measured: pre-test (baseline at Week 1), post-test (at Week 8), follow-up test (1 month after post-test)

  3. Intolerance of Uncertainty

    Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale (IUS) - Short Version will be used to measure the level of intolerance of uncertainty. IUS-12 is a self-report scale consisting of 12 items in total. It is a 5-point Likert scale. Each item is scored between 1 (not at all characteristic of me) to 5 (entirely characteristic of me). A high total score indicates a high level of intolerance to uncertainty.

    Measured: pre-test (baseline at Week 1), post-test (at Week 8), follow-up test (1 month after post-test)

  4. Worry

    Penn State Worry Questionnaire will be used to measure the level of worry. PSWQ is a self-report scale with a 5-point Likert-type, consisting of a total of 16 items. Scale items are scored between 1 (Not at all typical) - 5 (Very typical of me). An increase in the PSWQ total score indicates a high level of worry.

    Measured: pre-test (baseline at Week 1), post-test (at Week 8), follow-up test (1 month after post-test)

  5. Metacognition

    Metacognition Questionnaire-30 Short Form will be used to measure metacognitive beliefs. MCQ-30, consisting of a total of 30 items, has a 4-point Likert-type scale. Each item is scored between 1 (Do not agree) and 4 (Agree very much). An increase in scale scores indicates an increase in pathological metacognitive activity.

    Measured: pre-test (baseline at Week 1), post-test (at Week 8), follow-up test (1 month after post-test)

  6. Depression

    Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) will be used to measure the level of depression. PHQ-9 consists of 9 questions which is a 4-point Likert type scale. Each item is scored between 0 (Not at all) - 3 (Nearly every day). As the total score increases, the severity of depression increases.

    Measured: pre-test (baseline at Week 1), post-test (at Week 8), follow-up test (1 month after post-test)

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted21 May 2024
  2. Study start20 Jun 2024
  3. Primary completionSep 2024 (estimated)
  4. Study completionJan 2025 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
This study will search the effectiveness of the unified protocol on anxiety disorders. For this purpose, there will be an intervention group (unified protocol will be applied) and a control group. The participants will be assigned randomly to the groups.
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
60 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06422728
Sponsor's protocol ID
E-71395021-050.06.04-35012
Status last verified
Sep 2024
First submitted
14 May 2024
Last updated
19 Sep 2024
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No: There is no plan to share because of the ethical concerns of the participants' privacy.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Unified Protocol for Anxiety Disorders and Client-centered Supportive Therapy in people with Anxiety Disorders and Social Anxiety Disorder, run by Ibn Haldun University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Sep 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Iclal AYDIN, MA (00905353746285, iclalaydin@stu.ihu.edu.tr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Anxiety (time frame: pre-test (baseline at Week 1), post-test (at Week 8), follow-up test (1 month after post-test)). The study lists 6 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Sep 2024.

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