RecruitingACTRN12611000855921

Facing the Fear: An Investigation of Factors Influencing Homework Adherence in the Treatment of Adults with Anxiety Disorders

Investigation of therapeutic outcomes and homework adherence associated with electronic homework reminders, among adult outpatients suffering an anxiety disorder.

Sponsor

Leanne Casey

Enrollment

98 participants

Start Date

Jan 2, 2012

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Agoraphobia Without History of Panic Disorder Specific Phobia Social Phobia Acute Stress Disorder

Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the use of a therapeutic Smartphone application in the delivery of thearpy homework. It is expected that the electronic delivery of homeowrk tasks will facilitate greater patient adherence with these tasks, when compared to pen and paper delivery.

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 18 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether using a smartphone app to deliver therapy homework tasks helps people with anxiety disorders complete more of their exercises compared to pen-and-paper methods. In therapy for anxiety, practicing exercises at home between sessions (called homework) is very important for getting better. Researchers think the app will make it easier and more likely that patients will follow through. You may be eligible if: - You are 18 years or older - You have a clinical diagnosis of an anxiety disorder (such as generalized anxiety, OCD, panic disorder, PTSD, or social anxiety) You may NOT be eligible if: - You have a current or past diagnosis of mania, psychosis, or schizophrenia - You have a substance dependence problem - You have recurring serious thoughts of suicide Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.

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Interventions

This study will be examining the use electronic homework reminder messages, delivered to participants via mobile phone text messaging. The messages will be tested in an outpatient group therapy setting. Treatment will consist of 9 two hour group therapy sessions conducted weekly, based on the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders. Both groups will have access to between session tasks to be completed by paper and pen. The intervention group will receive SMS messages from their therapists throughout the week, reminding them of homework tasks and providing tips. The standard treatment group will not receive SMS messages.