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Study NCT ID:
NCT00183521
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2011-12-02
First Post:
2005-09-13
Brief Title:
Breathing Regulation Training for Individuals With Panic Disorder
Sponsor:
Stanford University
Organization:
Stanford University
Study Overview
Official Title:
Respiratory Therapeutic Procedures in Panic Disorder
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2011-11
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
This study will compare two different breathing regulation techniques to determine which is more effective in reducing the rate of panic attacks in people with panic disorder
Detailed Description:
PD is a serious condition characterized by episodes of rapid heart rate difficulty breathing and other symptoms of fear Explanations for panic attacks have been proposed in two theories suffocation alarm theory and hyperventilation theory The suffocation alarm theory claims that panic attacks are due to a suffocation monitor in the brain erroneously signaling a lack of useful air The hyperventilation theory suggests that stressful events cause people to slightly hyperventilate some people have panic attacks as a result of their overreaction to the dizziness and lightheadedness they feel from hyperventilation Both theories note the role of carbon dioxide CO2 in panic attacks they suggest that rising CO2 levels in arterial blood act as a panic stimulus This study will compare two types of breathing regulation techniques based on the panic attack theories to determine which is more effective in reducing panic symptoms in people with PD
This study will last 4 weeks and will include both people with PD and those without the condition Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups raise-CO2 breathing lower-CO2 breathing or a control group Participants in both the raise-CO2 and lower-CO2 breathing groups will have five sessions of training in which they will learn specific breathing techniques Participants in the raise-CO2 group will be taught techniques to recover from hyperventilation faster participants in the lower-CO2 group will be taught techniques to reach hyperventilation levels then switch to breathing techniques that reduce hyperventilation symptoms Participants in the control group will not be taught any breathing techniques but will be included in all assessments
Participants will be assessed at study entry during each breathing training session and at Months 1 and 6 after the study During each assessment questionnaires and self-report scales will be used to measure cognitive psychological and physiological changes related to participants breathing
This study will last 4 weeks and will include both people with PD and those without the condition Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups raise-CO2 breathing lower-CO2 breathing or a control group Participants in both the raise-CO2 and lower-CO2 breathing groups will have five sessions of training in which they will learn specific breathing techniques Participants in the raise-CO2 group will be taught techniques to recover from hyperventilation faster participants in the lower-CO2 group will be taught techniques to reach hyperventilation levels then switch to breathing techniques that reduce hyperventilation symptoms Participants in the control group will not be taught any breathing techniques but will be included in all assessments
Participants will be assessed at study entry during each breathing training session and at Months 1 and 6 after the study During each assessment questionnaires and self-report scales will be used to measure cognitive psychological and physiological changes related to participants breathing
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None
Secondary IDs
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| R01MH066953 | NIH | None | None |
| DATR A2-AIR | US NIH GrantContract | None | httpsreporternihgovquickSearchR01MH066953 |