Worry-specific versus self-tailored internet-based treatments for generalized anxiety disorder, with scheduled support or support on demand: A pilot factorial design trial.

ABSTRACT: Studies suggest that internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy (ICBT) can be effective when treating generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). This pilot factorial design study examined the effects of two types of ICBT (worry-specific and self-tailored treatment), and two support types (scheduled weekly support and support on demand), on measures of worry, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. Participants (N = 85) were randomized into four treatment groups. Post-treatment measures were completed by 76.5% after eight weeks (n = 65). Intention to treat analysis showed significant improvements, with moderate to large within-group effects on the primary outcome measure, Penn State Worry Questionnaire (Cohen's d = 0.77-1.43). Minor to large effects on the secondary measures wer

SUBMITTER: Dahlin M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8971948 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature