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Vesna Trenoska Basile1, Toby Newton-John1, Bethany M Wootton2
1Discipline of Clinical Psychology, Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, PO Box 123 Broadway, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia.
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|July 23, 2022
Summary
This study investigates videoconferencing cognitive behavioral therapy (VCBT) for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Findings will assess VCBT
Area of Science:
- Mental Health
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) presents a substantial burden, with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) being an effective treatment.
- Logistical challenges limit access to traditional face-to-face CBT for many individuals with GAD.
- Remotely delivered treatments offer a solution to these access barriers, yet synchronous remote options require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of a synchronous, remotely delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (VCBT) intervention for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
- To compare VCBT against a waitlist control group to establish its effectiveness in treating GAD.
- To contribute to the evidence base for remote mental health interventions.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial comparing VCBT for GAD against a waitlist control group.
- Recruitment of 78 adults with moderate-to-severe primary GAD.
- A 10-week manualized, high-intensity VCBT intervention delivered weekly via real-time online videoconferencing, with the waitlist group receiving a 5-week brief format post-intervention.
Main Results:
- This trial is designed to report on the efficacy of high-intensity VCBT for GAD.
- Outcome measures will be assessed at multiple time points: baseline, mid-treatment, post-treatment, and 3-month follow-up.
- The study aims to provide robust data on the effectiveness of this remote treatment modality.
Conclusions:
- The findings will elucidate the efficacy of a synchronous, high-intensity VCBT intervention for GAD.
- Results have the potential to enhance the evidence supporting remote CBT for GAD.
- This research may facilitate wider adoption and accessibility of VCBT for GAD treatment.
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