Clinical Trial

Self-Guided CBT Mobile App for Treatment-Resistant Panic Disorder (CBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Study acronym: (CBT)
Completed
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Summary
Treatment-resistant panic disorder (TRPD) is characterized by persistent panic symptoms despite adequate pharmacological and/or psychotherapeutic treatment. This open-label study is designed to evaluate a self-guided cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) protocol delivered via a mobile application for adults with TRPD. The intervention consists of eight weekly sessions covering psychoeducation, panic cycle interruption, cognitive restructuring, relaxation techniques, assertiveness training, behavioral strategies, and life reorganization. An avatar is incorporated to enhance engagement and simulate therapeutic presence. Participants continue their usual psychiatric follow-up and pharmacological treatment throughout the study. Outcomes are assessed at baseline and after completion of the intervention using validated measures of panic severity, anxiety, depression, mindfulness, coping strategies, quality of life, and affect.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07391943
Lead Sponsor Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Conditions Panic Disorder
Enrollment 45 participants
Start Date 2024-11-01
Primary Completion 2025-05-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-05-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-02-06