Construction of a Questionnaire on Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia

Last updated: March 20, 2019
Sponsor: Ulrike Willutzki
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Depression

Agoraphobia (Fear Of Crowds)

Anxiety Disorders

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT03885453
08/2018
  • All Genders

Study Summary

For the first time panic disorder and agoraphobia are included as separate disorders in the DSM-5. Thus, agoraphobia no longer represents a subcategory of panic disorder. To diagnose both of the disorders, questionnaires are the method of choice. However, there are no measuring instruments available free of charge in German-speaking countries. In order to improve this situation, the Witten Panic Disorder Questionnaire (WPF) and the Witten Agoraphobia Questionnaire (WAF) are constructed in accordance with the DSM-5 criteria. Both measuring instruments are included as a part of a ten instrument battery. WAF and WPF will be delivered to a patient sample of patients with panic disorder and/or agoraphobia as well as depressed patients (discriminant validity). Factor analyzes and item analyses will be conducted.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria: Panic Disorder / Agoraphobia / Depression diagnosis via diagnostic interview

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

Study Design

Total Participants: 500
Study Start date:
March 01, 2019
Estimated Completion Date:
December 01, 2022

Connect with a study center

  • Witten/Herdecke University

    Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia 58455
    Germany

    Active - Recruiting

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