Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Somatization Disorder

Completed · Phase 2

Conditions studied: Somatoform Disorders

In brief

This study will examine the long-term effects of cognitive behavioral therapy on the physical symptoms, functioning, and health care utilization of people with multiple medically unexplained physical symptoms.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00276887

Run by

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

People needed

84

Starts

1999-09-01

Expected to finish

2004-04-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-02-20

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Meets DSM-IV criteria for somatization disorder
• Available for follow-up over the ensuing 15 months
• English-speaking

You may not qualify if…

• Meets DSM-IV criteria for a psychotic disorder, organic brain syndrome, or psychoactive substance dependence
• Active suicidal ideation
• Unstable major medical condition
• Plans to engage in additional psychotherapy during the first 3 months after study entry
• Current use of any medication that has not been stabilized for the 2 months prior to study entry

Where it is running

• Department of Psychiatry, UMDNJ - RWJ Medical School — Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

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