CBT Panic Group: A Pilot V.1
Research type
Research Study
Full title
CBT for Panic: A Pilot study testing effectiveness of Group therapy using CBT for Panic Disorder.
IRAS ID
110197
Contact name
Nicola Thorne
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
KCA
Research summary
There is already a large evidence base that demonstrates the effectiveness of individual Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for panic Disorder, largely based on the model developed by Clark (1988, 1989, 1996,1999 & 2009).
At the current time, according to the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE, 2011), there are no guidelines for group therapy for panic disorder. However, research conducted by Marchand, Roberge, Primiano and Germain (2009) found that CBT for panic disorder and agoraphobia was just as effective over the medium and long term irrespective of whether it was brief, standard or group therapy. Bieling, McCabe and Antony (2009) also argue that group treatment is clinically equivalent to individual treatment.
Therefore the aim of this research is to conduct a preliminary evaluation of the effectiveness of group therapy using Clark’s (1998, 1989, 1996,1999 & 2009) model.
The therapy will follow Clark’s (1988, 1989, 1996,1999 & 2009) protocol for Panic Disorder. The aim will be to implement key treatment components into a group therapy format. The IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) approved measures will be used to track therapeutic progress. The IAPT post-experience questionnaire (PEQ) and a questionnaire developed by the principal researcher will be used to elicit qualitative feedback regarding their experience of the group therapy process.
This research is important, as it will provide initial insight into the effectivenss of implementing a panic group on a permanent basis within the service. This would have positive implications for the service waiting lists and individual client waiting times. Consequently, this initial piece of research will be of case series design in order to elicit preliminary findings. Further research may then be necessary.REC name
London - City & East Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
13/LO/0749
Date of REC Opinion
13 Aug 2013
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion