Capnometry-Guided Breathing for Anxiety Disorders
Respiratory Training in the Treatment of Transdiagnostic Pathological Anxiety
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Anxiety Disorders
Trauma
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Panic Disorder
Agoraphobia
Illness Anxiety Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Acute Stress Disorder
Adjustment Disorder With Anxious Mood
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 180 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults with anxiety disorders, including PTSD and panic disorder, who want to try a breathing training program. Participants will use a device to help manage their breathing and learn about anxiety.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have clinically elevated anxiety.
- I am 18 years or older.
- I can get to the study appointments.
- I speak English fluently.
- I have been diagnosed with an anxiety or trauma-related disorder.
You may not be able to join if
- I have a medical condition that affects my heart or breathing.
- I am currently in treatment for anxiety.
- I have attempted suicide in the past 6 months.
- I have had psychosis in the past 6 months.
- I have a history of significant substance use issues in the past 3 months.
- I am pregnant or breastfeeding.
- I have COVID-19 symptoms.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Purpose of the Research: The primary aim of the proposed study is to conduct a randomized parallel-group 2-arm clinical trial investigating capnometry-guided respiratory intervention (CGRI) for pathological anxiety. CGRI aims to raise end-tidal CO2 levels thereby lowering hyperventilation-induced respiratory alkalosis and its associated fear-eliciting somatic reactions. Psycho-education about anxi…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Clinically elevated anxiety as indicated by an eight or higher on the Overall Anxiety Severity and Impairment Scale (OASIS).
2. Meets DSM-5 criteria for one or more of the following anxiety or trauma-related disorders as their "primary" mental disorder:
* Generalized Anxi…
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