Status:

COMPLETED

Efficacy of an Internet-based Treatment for Flying Phobia: NO-FEAR Airlines

Lead Sponsor:

Universitat Jaume I

Conditions:

Flying Phobia

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of a computer-aided self-help treatment for flying phobia with or without support by the therapist, compared to a waiting list control group. Se...

Detailed Description

One of the most prevalent phobias in our society is the fear of flying or flying phobia (FP). Surveys which identify clinically significant phobias estimate point prevalence at approximately 2.5% of t...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Be older than 18 years of age,
  • To meet current DSM-5 criteria for specific phobia (flying phobia).
  • Be willing to participate in the study.
  • Be able to use a computer and having an Internet connection at home.
  • Be able to understand and read Spanish.
  • Have an e-mail address.

Exclusion

  • Be receiving psychological treatment for fear of flying.
  • A severe mental disorder: abuse or dependence of alcohol or other substances, psychotic disorder, dementia or bipolar disorder.
  • Presence of depressive symptomatology, suicidal ideation or plan.
  • Presence of heart disease.
  • Pregnant women (from the fourth month).
  • Receiving pharmacological treatment is not an exclusion criterion during the study period, but the increase, decrease and/or change in the medication during the study period will imply the participant's exclusion from subsequent analyses.
  • Participants with comorbid and related disorders (i.e., panic disorder, agoraphobia, claustrophobia or acrophobia) will be included once flying phobia is the primary diagnosis. In contrast, participants who do not meet inclusion criteria will be encouraged to seek treatment alternatives better suited to their specific needs.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2015

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 1 2017

Estimated Enrollment :

69 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02298478

Start Date

September 1 2015

End Date

October 1 2017

Last Update

March 13 2018

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University Jaume I

Castellon, Castellon, Spain, 12006