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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
Participants will receive the internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) intervention prior to undergoing the mock MR examination.
Linköping University
Linköping, Sweden
RECRUITINGMRI-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.
Time frame: Baseline and within two days of the mock MRI examination
Anxiety
Anxiety using Generalized Anxiety Disorder Seven Item Scale (GAD-7) measured before and after the mock MRI examination. Higher value means increased symptoms. Can give between 0-27 points.
Time frame: Baseline and within two days of the mock MRI examination
Claustrophobia
Claustrophobia using a Swedish validated translation of The Claustrophobia Questionnaire (CLQ) measured before and after the mock MRI examination. Higher value means increased symptoms. Can give between 0-48 points.
Time frame: Baseline and within two days of the mock MRI examination
Mental health
Mental health using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) measured before and after the mock MRI examination. Higher value means increased symptoms. Can give between 0-27 points.
Time frame: Baseline and within two days of the mock MRI examination
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