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Generalised anxiety disorder.

Christopher K Gale1, Jane Millichamp

  • 1Department of Psychological Medicine, Dunedin Medical School, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.

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This systematic review examines treatments for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), finding various interventions like antidepressants and cognitive behavioral therapy effective. Further research is needed for comprehensive remission strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) affects up to 20% of the population, often co-occurring with other health issues.
  • Full remission rates for GAD are below 50% within five years.
  • Potential contributing factors to GAD include genetic predisposition and history of trauma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the clinical effectiveness and safety of various treatments for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive search of major medical databases (Medline, Embase, Cochrane Library) was conducted up to February 2006.
  • Included were systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials (RCTs), and observational studies.
  • Harms alerts from regulatory agencies (FDA, MHRA) were also incorporated.

Main Results:

  • The review identified 52 relevant studies meeting the inclusion criteria.
  • Information on the effectiveness and safety of numerous interventions was compiled.

Conclusions:

  • The review presents data on the efficacy and safety of treatments including antidepressants (e.g., paroxetine, venlafaxine), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), benzodiazepines, and pregabalin for GAD.
  • A wide range of pharmacological and psychological interventions were evaluated.