Exposure therapy for anxiety in older adults
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether exposure therapy helps older adults with anxiety. It focuses on people 60 and older who have conditions like generalized anxiety, panic disorder, agoraphobia, or social anxiety.
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Who can take part
- You must be 60 years or older.
- You must have a diagnosed anxiety disorder like generalized anxiety, panic disorder, agoraphobia, or social anxiety.
- You must be able to speak and understand Dutch.
- You must not have had exposure therapy for anxiety in the past year.
- You must be in generally good health without serious memory problems or terminal illness.
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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