Respiratory Training in the Treatment of Transdiagnostic Pathological Anxiety

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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 anxiety and its effects (PsyEd) will serve as a credible control comparator.

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• Capnometry-Guided Respiratory Intervention (CGRI)A vizsgált kezelés

  If assigned to this condition, participants will be expected to complete twice-daily 17-minute tablet-assisted breathing exercises at home for four weeks. They will also receive brief phone check-ins with their study therapist weekly to review progress and troubleshoot any problems they may be experiencing. Last, these participants will have access to a paced-breathing app that provides audio recordings to maintain specified breathing rates for up to 10 minutes.

  Kezelés: Capnometry-Guided Respiratory Intervention

• Psycho-Education (PsyEd)Már használt kezelés, összehasonlításként

  If assigned to the psycho-education condition, participants will watch pre-recorded 20-minute video presentations once-weekly for four weeks. They will meet with a study staff member to watch these videos, who will be available to answer any questions. During these sessions, they will be provided information about the nature and causes of anxiety-related disorders and learn tips for coping with anxiety symptoms when they arise. At the end of their sessions with the therapist, they will receive handouts that will help reinforce what they've learned.

  Kezelés: Psycho-Education