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Psychiatry
Clinical Psychology
Behavioral Science

Background:

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a validated treatment for panic disorder.
CBT protocols often include interoceptive and in vivo exposures.
Identifying predictors and moderators of CBT outcomes can enhance treatment personalization.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate predictors and moderators of treatment outcomes in panic disorder.
To compare the efficacy of panic control therapy (PCT) versus PCT with in vivo exposures (PCT + IV).
To explore how avoidance levels influence treatment response.

Main Methods:

Sixty-six individuals with panic disorder were randomized to PCT or PCT + IV.
Treatment outcomes were analyzed using multilevel models with repeated measures.
Interoceptive and agoraphobic avoidance were assessed as potential moderators.

Main Results:

Individuals with higher interoceptive and agoraphobic avoidance showed better outcomes with PCT compared to PCT + IV.
Conversely, individuals with lower avoidance benefited more from the addition of in vivo exposures.
These findings suggest a differential response based on avoidance severity.

Conclusions:

Treatment personalization for panic disorder may involve tailoring exposure types based on individual avoidance levels.
Patients with significant avoidance may benefit more from concentrated interoceptive exposures.
Findings support the integration of personalized medicine approaches in anxiety disorder treatment.