Status:

COMPLETED

Combined Treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Lead Sponsor:

University of Pennsylvania

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Conditions:

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to conduct a preliminary evaluation of the efficacy of combined medication and psychotherapy for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The general goals of the current study...

Detailed Description

The specific aims of this study are to collect preliminary data relevant to the following hypotheses: 1. Primary Hypothesis: Acute phase improvement for combined cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) pl...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • GAD diagnosis by structured interview
  • Hamilton Anxiety Scale score of 18 or less
  • Clinical Global Impressions Scale score of at least 4
  • Hamilton Depression Scale score of 18 or less
  • Hamilton Depression Scale suicide item score less than 2
  • Use of an effective form of contraception throughout the s

Exclusion

  • Hypersensitivity to venlafaxine XR
  • History of seizures
  • Episode of major depressive disorder in the previous 6 months
  • History of any psychotic illness, bipolar disorder, or dementia
  • Substance abuse and dependence during the past 6 months
  • Other anxiety disorders with the exception of social phobia as long as GAD is primary
  • Regular use of anxiolytics or antidepressants within 7 days of study onset
  • Use of fluoxetine or monoamine oxidase inhibitors within 28 days of study onset (low dose usage of benzodiazepines will not prevent participation)
  • Use of other psychotic medication besides benzodiazepines

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2006

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 1 2008

Estimated Enrollment :

69 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00620776

Start Date

October 1 2006

End Date

March 1 2008

Last Update

February 16 2017

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University of Pennsylvania, 3535 Market Street, Suite 650

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104