Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for MRI-Related Anxiety

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorJohan Kihlberg

About this trial

The aim of the study is to investigate whether internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) can help patients who have difficulty undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The main question to be answered is

\- Can patients undergo MRI with less anxiety using iCBT?

The patients will undergo a four-week treatment that includes information about MRI, anxiety management, relaxation and retention. The end goal is to simulate an MRI scan in a mock scanner where participants can report their anxiety. Half of the participants will be randomized to receive the treatment before (intervention group) the simulated MRI scan and half will receive the treatment after the simulated MRI scan (control group). Up to 60 patients will be included plus some pilot patients.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

self-perceived problems with doing MRI examinations

Disqualifiers

difficulty understanding written text

severe mental health problems

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Intervention

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Johan Kihlberg

Lead sponsor

Linkoeping University

Sponsor institution

Linkoeping University

Collaborator

Region Östergötland

Collaborator

Region Jönköping County

Collaborator

Landstinget i Kalmar Län

Collaborator