Cognitive-behavioral Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Primary Care

Metacognitive Therapy and Intolerance of Uncertainty Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Primary Care: Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

The feasibilty and preliminary comparative effectiveness of two methods of cognitive-behavioral therapy - metacognitive therapy and intolerance of uncertainty therapy - for primary care patients with generalized anxiety disorder is investigated in a pilot study using a randomized controlled design. Purpose of the study is to examine the feasibility of a full-scale randomized controlled trial. Research questions primarily concern recruitment, measurement, and adherence.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Primary diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder
• Age 18 years or above
• Being able to understand and speak Swedish without interpreter support

Exclusion Criteria:

• Psychosis, bipolar disorder, severe depressive symptoms, risk of suicid, substance use disorder, intellectual disability
• Simultaneous psychological treatment
• If pharmacological treatment, it needs to be stable prior to and during treatment