Evaluating a hybrid web-based training program for panic disorder and agoraphobia: Randomized controlled trial

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Evaluating a hybrid web-based training program for panic disorder and agoraphobia: Randomized controlled trial. / Ebenfeld, Lara; Lehr, Dirk; Ebert, David Daniel et al.
In: Journal of Medical Internet Research, Vol. 23, No. 3, e20829, 04.03.2021.

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title = "Evaluating a hybrid web-based training program for panic disorder and agoraphobia: Randomized controlled trial",
abstract = "Background: Previous studies provide evidence for the effectiveness of web-based interventions for panic disorder with and without agoraphobia. Smartphone-based technologies hold significant potential for further enhancing the accessibility and efficacy of such interventions. Objective: This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of a guided, hybrid web-based training program based on cognitive behavioral therapy for adults with symptoms of panic disorder. Methods: Participants (N=92) with total scores in the Panic and Agoraphobia Scale ranging from 9 to 28 were recruited from the general population and allocated either to a hybrid intervention (GET.ON Panic) or to a wait-list control group. The primary outcome was the reduction in panic symptoms, as self-assessed using a web-based version of the Panic and Agoraphobia Scale. Results: Analysis of covariance-based intention-to-treat analyses revealed a significantly stronger decrease in panic symptoms posttreatment (F=9.77; P=.002; Cohen d=0.66; 95% CI 0.24-1.08) in the intervention group than in the wait-list control group. Comparisons between groups of the follow-up measures at 3 and 6 months yielded even stronger effects (3-month follow-up: F=17.40, P<.001, Cohen d=0.89, 95% CI 0.46-1.31; 6-month follow-up: F=14.63, P<.001, Cohen d=0.81, 95% CI 0.38-1.24). Conclusions: Hybrid web-based training programs may help reduce the symptoms of panic disorder and hence play an important role in improving health care for patients with this debilitating disorder.",
keywords = "Agoraphobia, Internet, Mobile phone, Panic disorder, Randomized controlled trial, Treatment, Psychology",
author = "Lara Ebenfeld and Dirk Lehr and Ebert, {David Daniel} and Stegemann, {Stefan Kleine} and Heleen Riper and Burkhardt Funk and Matthias Berking",
note = "This project was funded by the European Union (project number: EFRE CCI 2007DE161PR001).",
year = "2021",
month = mar,
day = "4",
doi = "10.2196/20829",
language = "English",
volume = "23",
journal = "Journal of Medical Internet Research",
issn = "1439-4456",
publisher = "JMIR Publications Inc.",
number = "3",

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TY - JOUR

T1 - Evaluating a hybrid web-based training program for panic disorder and agoraphobia

T2 - Randomized controlled trial

AU - Ebenfeld, Lara

AU - Lehr, Dirk

AU - Ebert, David Daniel

AU - Stegemann, Stefan Kleine

AU - Riper, Heleen

AU - Funk, Burkhardt

AU - Berking, Matthias

N1 - This project was funded by the European Union (project number: EFRE CCI 2007DE161PR001).

PY - 2021/3/4

Y1 - 2021/3/4

N2 - Background: Previous studies provide evidence for the effectiveness of web-based interventions for panic disorder with and without agoraphobia. Smartphone-based technologies hold significant potential for further enhancing the accessibility and efficacy of such interventions. Objective: This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of a guided, hybrid web-based training program based on cognitive behavioral therapy for adults with symptoms of panic disorder. Methods: Participants (N=92) with total scores in the Panic and Agoraphobia Scale ranging from 9 to 28 were recruited from the general population and allocated either to a hybrid intervention (GET.ON Panic) or to a wait-list control group. The primary outcome was the reduction in panic symptoms, as self-assessed using a web-based version of the Panic and Agoraphobia Scale. Results: Analysis of covariance-based intention-to-treat analyses revealed a significantly stronger decrease in panic symptoms posttreatment (F=9.77; P=.002; Cohen d=0.66; 95% CI 0.24-1.08) in the intervention group than in the wait-list control group. Comparisons between groups of the follow-up measures at 3 and 6 months yielded even stronger effects (3-month follow-up: F=17.40, P<.001, Cohen d=0.89, 95% CI 0.46-1.31; 6-month follow-up: F=14.63, P<.001, Cohen d=0.81, 95% CI 0.38-1.24). Conclusions: Hybrid web-based training programs may help reduce the symptoms of panic disorder and hence play an important role in improving health care for patients with this debilitating disorder.

AB - Background: Previous studies provide evidence for the effectiveness of web-based interventions for panic disorder with and without agoraphobia. Smartphone-based technologies hold significant potential for further enhancing the accessibility and efficacy of such interventions. Objective: This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of a guided, hybrid web-based training program based on cognitive behavioral therapy for adults with symptoms of panic disorder. Methods: Participants (N=92) with total scores in the Panic and Agoraphobia Scale ranging from 9 to 28 were recruited from the general population and allocated either to a hybrid intervention (GET.ON Panic) or to a wait-list control group. The primary outcome was the reduction in panic symptoms, as self-assessed using a web-based version of the Panic and Agoraphobia Scale. Results: Analysis of covariance-based intention-to-treat analyses revealed a significantly stronger decrease in panic symptoms posttreatment (F=9.77; P=.002; Cohen d=0.66; 95% CI 0.24-1.08) in the intervention group than in the wait-list control group. Comparisons between groups of the follow-up measures at 3 and 6 months yielded even stronger effects (3-month follow-up: F=17.40, P<.001, Cohen d=0.89, 95% CI 0.46-1.31; 6-month follow-up: F=14.63, P<.001, Cohen d=0.81, 95% CI 0.38-1.24). Conclusions: Hybrid web-based training programs may help reduce the symptoms of panic disorder and hence play an important role in improving health care for patients with this debilitating disorder.

KW - Agoraphobia

KW - Internet

KW - Mobile phone

KW - Panic disorder

KW - Randomized controlled trial

KW - Treatment

KW - Psychology

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U2 - 10.2196/20829

DO - 10.2196/20829

M3 - Journal articles

C2 - 33661121

AN - SCOPUS:85102605975

VL - 23

JO - Journal of Medical Internet Research

JF - Journal of Medical Internet Research

SN - 1439-4456

IS - 3

M1 - e20829

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