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|April 17, 1999
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This study found that trait-anxiety, a personality trait, predicts benzodiazepine (BZD) treatment effectiveness for anxiety. Higher trait-anxiety indicates a need for longer treatment duration.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • State-anxiety is a temporary emotional response to stress.
  • Trait-anxiety is a personality trait influencing the likelihood of experiencing state anxiety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess trait and state-anxiety in patients with anxiety complaints.
  • To compare outcomes for patients who stopped or continued benzodiazepine (BZD) treatment.

Main Methods:

  • 1,112 patients with anxiety complaints were evaluated.
  • Patients were assessed at baseline (D0), 3 months (M3), and 6 months (M6).
  • Evaluations included the Covi anxiety scale, Raskin depression scale, CGI, and Spielberger state/trait-anxiety questionnaire.

Main Results:

  • Anxiety scores significantly decreased by M6 (p = 0.0001).

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  • Patients who stopped BZD treatment at M3 had lower trait-anxiety scores and less severe symptoms at baseline.
  • Trait-anxiety was a significant predictor of BZD treatment efficacy.

    • Conclusions:

    • Trait-anxiety levels influence the required duration of benzodiazepine treatment.
    • Patients with higher trait-anxiety may need longer treatment for anxiety management.
    • Lower trait-anxiety at baseline may predict successful discontinuation of BZD treatment.