Status:
COMPLETED
Breathing Regulation Training for Individuals With Panic Disorder
Lead Sponsor:
Stanford University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Panic Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will compare two different breathing regulation techniques to determine which is more effective in reducing the rate of panic attacks in people with panic disorder.
Detailed Description
PD is a serious condition characterized by episodes of rapid heart rate, difficulty breathing, and other symptoms of fear. Explanations for panic attacks have been proposed in two theories: suffocatio...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria for Participants With PD:
- Diagnosis of PD
- History of panic attacks that are at least moderately severe in frequency and severity
- Able and willing to comply with all study requirements
- Exclusion Criteria for All Participants:
- History of chest pain, heart attack, congestive heart failure, or clinically significant irregular heartbeat
- History of blood circulation problems or cerebrovascular accidents
- Diabetes mellitus
- Asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- History of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or dementia
- Drugs which would affect breathing
- Alcohol or other substance abuse within 1 year prior to study entry
- Current use of any recreational drugs or consumption of more than 15 alcoholic drinks per week
- Exclusion Criteria for Participants Without PD:
- History of anxiety disorders
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
136 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00183521
Start Date
March 1 2005
End Date
November 1 2008
Last Update
December 2 2011
Active Locations (1)
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Stanford University & VA Health Care System
Palo Alto, California, United States, 94304