Psychodynamic Internet Treatment Versus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Psychodynamic Versus Cognitive Behavioral Internet-Delivered Guided Self-help for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The objective is to test if Internet-delivered cognitive behavior therapy (iCBT) or Internet-delivered psychodynamic therapy (iPDT) performs better for a population with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), compared to a wait-list control condition.

This was a non-inferiority trial within the context of a parallel group study with unrestricted randomisation in 1:1:1 ratio conducted in Sweden. Outcome assessors were blind to treatment status.

Inclusion Criteria:

• fulfill the diagnostic criteria for GAD according to DSM-IV
• have access to the Internet
• have good knowledge of the Swedish language

Exclusion Criteria:

• recent (during last 6 weeks) change in psychiatric medication
• presently in any other psychological treatment
• severe depression
• suicidal ideation