Comparing physical exercise in groups to group cognitive behaviour therapy for the treatment of panic disorder in a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous studies have suggested that physical exercise can reduce symptoms for subjects suffering from panic disorder (PD). The efficacy of this intervention has so far not been compared to an established psychotherapy, such as cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). Assessment of controlled long-term effects and the clinical significance of the treatment are also lacking.

Aim

To compare physical exercise to CBT as treatment for PD, and assess controlled long-term and clinically significant effects.

Method

PD-patients were randomized to either three weekly sessions of physical exercise (n = 17), or one weekly session of CBT (n = 19). Both treatments ran for 12 weeks, were manualized and administered in groups. Patients were assessed twice before the start of tre

SUBMITTER: Hovland A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3675676 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature