Non Cardiac Chest Pain and Benign Palpitations

All Patients between 18 and 65 years are asked 6 month after investigation for chest pain or palpitation at Cardiological Out-patient Clinic, Molde Hospital, about if they still have symptoms of chest pain or palpitation. If they still have some of the symptoms they are invited to participate in a coping course to learn a better way to deal with their symptoms.

The coping course consist of three sessions of cognitive behaviour therapy.

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Key information

Conditions

Anxiety/Depression in Cardiological Unit Anxiety Disorders Chest Pain Mental Disorders Neurologic Manifestations Pain Panic Disorder Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 4

Primary location

Cardiological Out-patient Clinic

Molde, 6400, Norway

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

investigated for chest pain or palpitation 6 month ago at Cardiological Out-patient Clinic, Molde Hospital
suffer of chest pain or palpitations

Exclusion criteria

do not speak norwegian properly
mentally retarded
psychosis last 6 month
current alcohol or drug misuse

Treatment and study plan

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Behavioral

Three hours with cognitive therapy focusing on the chest pain and palpitations.

Primary outcomes

Body sensation questionnaire (BSQ)

Time frame: end of treatment, after 3 month and after 12 month
Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)

Time frame: end of treatment, after 3 and 12 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

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Registry information

Official study title

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Non-cardiac Chest Pain and Palpitations.

Important dates

Study start: 2007
Primary completion: 2009
Study completion: 2009
First posted: Feb 26, 2008
Registry last updated: Aug 29, 2011

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