Pain Processing in Anxiety and Depression

Pain, Anxiety and Depression in Patients With Panic Anxiety Disorders Without Pain or Depression Without Pain Compared With Healthy Volunteers

The purpose of the study is to investigate pain, anxiety and depression in patients with panic anxiety disorders without pain or depression without pain compared with healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with panic disorder or depression

Exclusion Criteria:

• Treatment with antidepressants, anticonvulsants or any other pain medication except paracetamol, SSRI and benzodiazepines
• Serious or unstable medical disease
• Prior or present diagnosis of mania, bipolar or psychotic disorder, delirium, suicidal, drug and alcohol dependence, severe agitation
• Patients who cannot cooperate and do not understand Danish