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Interpersonal psychotherapy for depression with panic spectrum symptoms: a pilot study.
Jill M Cyranowski1, Ellen Frank, M Katherine Shear
1Department of Psychiatry, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA.
Depression and Anxiety
|June 21, 2005
Summary
Patients with depression and panic symptoms show poorer treatment outcomes. A new psychosocial therapy was tested in an open pilot study to improve outcomes for this patient group.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Depression complicated by panic symptoms is associated with reduced treatment efficacy.
- Existing psychotherapeutic and pharmacologic interventions show limited success in this patient population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a newly adapted psychosocial treatment for patients with depression and a history of panic spectrum symptoms.
- To assess the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of this novel intervention in an open-label pilot study.
Main Methods:
- An open-label pilot study design was employed.
- The study involved patients diagnosed with depression and a lifetime history of panic spectrum symptoms.
- A newly adapted psychosocial treatment was administered to participants.
Main Results:
- Preliminary data suggests the adapted psychosocial treatment may be a viable option for this patient group.
- Further research is needed to confirm these initial findings and establish treatment effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- The adapted psychosocial treatment shows promise for improving outcomes in patients with comorbid depression and panic symptoms.
- This pilot study provides a foundation for future randomized controlled trials to rigorously evaluate this intervention.