Anxiety unplugged: Effectiveness of an unguided, transdiagnostic, web-based intervention for anxiety disorders-A randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT: Anxiety disorders are the most common psychiatric condition, yet few patients receive adequate treatment, primarily due to high barriers to treatment (e.g., long waiting times, fear of stigmatization). Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) programs have emerged as a promising approach to addressing this treatment gap, demonstrating effectiveness across various anxiety disorders. However, only a few studies have specifically addressed unguided iCBT. This trial investigated a six-week transdiagnostic unguided iCBT intervention designed to reduce anxiety and related symptoms. Randomized to an intervention group and a waitlist control group with care as usual, 318 participants were included in the analyses, which used ANCOVAs to assess changes in symptom severity of anxiety (prima

SUBMITTER: Baumeister A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12362362 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature