NCT02194036

Learning Oriented Physiotherapy - a New Approach

The Effect of Learning Oriented Physiotherapy on Health-Related Functioning and Quality of Life in Patients With Various Anxiety Disorders

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 81 (actual)
• Sponsor: Helse Nord-Trøndelag HF · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Outpatients that suffer from different anxiety disorders may have physical ailments that negatively affect daily life functioning and quality of life. LOF is a physical therapy approach focusing on the link between bodily and mental balance and through defined, but simple movements, patients are expected to learn how to cope and reduce health complaints. This study aims to investigate the short- and longterm effect of LOF compared to other standardized psychiatric treatments given in the clinic on levels of anxiety and depression, health related function and quality of life.

Conditions

• Agitation
• Anxiety
• Dizziness
• Pain
• Numbness
• Depression
• Fatigue
• Sleep Disturbances

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Learning Oriented Physiotherapy	Clinical practice based on a new understanding of the neurobiological basis for the interaction between body and mind, the foundation of learning and what is needed to bring about change of behavior.
BEHAVIORAL	Widely Recognized Psychiatric Treatment	Standard recognized psychiatric treatment tailored to individual needs.

Timeline

• Start date: 2014-08-01
• Primary completion: 2017-09-01
• Completion: 2017-09-01
• First posted: 2014-07-18
• Last updated: 2018-01-30

Locations

3 sites across 1 country: Norway