This is a study to investigate acceptability and feasibility of a novel protocol on exposure-based CBT for asthma-related fear delivered over the Internet (Internet-CBT).
Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases around the world, with a high prevalence of anxiety disorders. In a prior study (ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03158194) a protocol for exposure-based CBT was developed for asthma-related anxiety. The aim of the current study is to evaluate acceptability and feasibility of our protocol for asthma-related fear when delivered over the Internet (Internet-CBT). The plan is to include 30 participants that will all receive the intervention in this uncontrolled feasibility study.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
30
The specific assignments in the intervention will be based on individual behavior analysis for each participant.
Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet
Stockholm, Sweden
Catastrophizing about asthma Scale
Change in catastrophizing cognitions about asthma measured with a self-rating scale at baseline, 8 weeks, 16 weeks and 24 weeks for analysis of effect.
Time frame: Baseline to 8 weeks; baseline to 16 weeks; baseline to 24 weeks.
Penn State Worry Questionnaire
Change in subjective worry measured with a self-rating scale measured with a self-rating scale at baseline, 8 weeks, 16 weeks and 24 weeks for analysis of effect.
Time frame: Baseline to 8 weeks; baseline to 16 weeks; baseline to 24 weeks.
Asthma control test
Change in asthma control measured with a self-rating scale at baseline, 8 weeks, 16 weeks and 24 weeks for analysis of effect.
Time frame: Baseline to 8 weeks; baseline to 16 weeks; baseline to 24 weeks.
Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire
Change in asthma-related quality of life measured with a self-rating scale at baseline, 8 weeks, 16 weeks and 24 weeks for analysis of effect.
Time frame: Baseline to 8 weeks; baseline to 16 weeks; baseline to 24 weeks.
Short Health Anxiety Inventory (SHAI)
Change in health anxiety measured with a self-rating scale at baseline, 8 weeks, 16 weeks and 24 weeks for analysis of effect.
Time frame: Baseline to 8 weeks; baseline to 16 weeks; baseline to 24 weeks.
Perceived Stress Scale
Change in perceived stress measured with a self-rating scale at baseline, 8 weeks, 16 weeks and 24 weeks for analysis of effect.
Time frame: Baseline to 8 weeks; baseline to 16 weeks; baseline to 24 weeks.
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