In this pilotstudy we will examine the feasibility of a web-based self-help intervention for phobia. We will also look at indications of its effectiveness.
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Brief title
Condition
- Psychiatric disorders
Synonym
Research involving
Sponsors and support
Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
We focus primarily on the feasibility of the intervention: are the patients
pleased with this intervention?
Secondary outcome
Besides, we will examine the reduction of phobic symptoms and the use of
psychotherapy (number of sessions).
Background summary
The prevalence of phobias is high and there are long waiting lists for
psychotherapy. Research among other psychiatric disorders (e.g. depression) has
shown that face-to-face treatments are not always necessary. Self-help
interventions, in which patients work through a standardized psychological
treatment independently, are also often effective in reducing symptoms. In this
pilotstudy we will examine whether such a self-help intervention can be used
for phobic patients in regular mental health care.
Study objective
In this pilotstudy we will examine the feasibility of a web-based self-help
intervention for phobia. We will also look at indications of its effectiveness.
Study design
This study is a randomized trial for phobic patients waiting for psychotherapy.
Half of the patients will receive the web-based self-help intervention, the
other half will not.
Intervention
The web-based intervention is based on the book *Fobieen* which is written by
de Neef en prof. Cuijpers (both applicants of this study). The core element of
this intervention is the exposure component of the evidence-based cognitive
behavioural therapy: people are exposed to those things that they have avoided
because of their fears. De intervention consists of 6 weekly lessons. The
patients need to do *homework*. They are supported by e-mail by psychologists
(or master students).
Study burden and risks
not applicable
van der Boechorststraat 1
1081 BT Amsterdam
Nederland
van der Boechorststraat 1
1081 BT Amsterdam
Nederland
Listed location countries
Age
Inclusion criteria
18 years or older with diagnosis of phobia
Exclusion criteria
not suitable to put on waiting list, change in medication
Design
Recruitment
Followed up by the following (possibly more current) registration
No registrations found.
Other (possibly less up-to-date) registrations in this register
No registrations found.
In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL24328.029.08 |