Schema therapy for hard-to-treat anxiety
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if schema therapy can help people whose anxiety hasn't improved with standard treatments like therapy or medication. It's for adults with a current anxiety disorder who have already tried at least 8 weeks of CBT and an antidepressant without enough relief.
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Who can take part
- You have a current diagnosis of an anxiety disorder (such as panic disorder, social anxiety, or generalized anxiety).
- You have tried at least 8 weeks of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that didn't work well enough.
- You have tried at least 8 weeks of an antidepressant medicine (like an SSRI) that didn't work well enough.
- Your anxiety symptoms are at least moderate (score above 11 on a standard anxiety scale).
- You are not currently dependent on alcohol or drugs, and you are not at immediate risk of suicide.
- You have not had schema therapy in the past, and you can speak English or Dutch well enough for therapy.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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