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NCT Number: NCT02194036

Learning Oriented Physiotherapy - a New Approach

Outpatients that suffer from different anxiety disorders may have physical ailments that negatively affect daily life functioning and quality of life. LOF is a physical therapy approach focusing on the link between bodily and mental balance and through defined, but simple movements, patients are expected to learn how to cope and reduce health complaints.

This study aims to investigate the short- and longterm effect of LOF compared to other standardized psychiatric treatments given in the clinic on levels of anxiety and depression, health related function and quality of life.

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Key information

Conditions

Agitation Aberrant Motor Behavior in Dementia Anxiety Anxiety Disorders Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Depression Dizziness Dyskinesias Fatigue Hypesthesia Mental Disorders Nervous System Diseases Neurobehavioral Manifestations Neurologic Manifestations Numbness Pain Parasomnias Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Psychomotor Agitation Psychomotor Disorders Sensation Disorders Signs and Symptoms Sleep Disturbances Sleep Wake Disorders Somatosensory Disorders

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Regional Psychiatric Centre Aust-Agder, Arendal, Aust-Agder, Norway

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

The study population will be recruited among patients referred to three Norwegian psychiatric outpatient clinics for anxiety-like conditions. The same criteria for inclusion and exclusion will be applied for the experimental and active comparator group.

Inclusion criteria

Participants should be

  • 18 years or older
  • able to read, write and speak Norwegian
  • understand the project information and consent

Exclusion criteria

Participants should not

  • have ongoing substance abuse or addiction.
  • be psychotic.

Treatment and study plan

Learning Oriented Physiotherapy

Behavioral

Clinical practice based on a new understanding of the neurobiological basis for the interaction between body and mind, the foundation of learning and what is needed to bring about change of behavior.

Other names: LOF

Widely Recognized Psychiatric Treatment

Behavioral

Standard recognized psychiatric treatment tailored to individual needs.

Other names: CBT, Speech Therapy

Primary outcomes

  1. Changes in Health Related Quality of Life (HRoQL)

    Time frame: From baseline to 6, 12 and 18 months of follow-up

    In this study HRoQL will be measured by the validated EQ5D questionnaire

Secondary outcomes

  1. Changes in Levels of Anxiety and Depression

    Time frame: From baseline to 6, 12 and 18 months of follow-up

    Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD) will be used as instrument to assess levels and changes in anxiety and depression over time

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Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Helse Nord-Trøndelag HF

Other

Collaborators

  • Health Møre and Romsdal
  • Health North Trøndelag
  • South Coast Hospital Hf Dps Aust-Agder Units Arendal

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Learning Oriented Physiotherapy on Health-Related Functioning and Quality of Life in Patients With Various Anxiety Disorders

Acronym: LOF

Important dates

Study start
2014
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2017
First posted
Jul 18, 2014
Registry last updated
Jan 30, 2018

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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